Find Out How You Can Benefit from Personal Care Services

As defined by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Personal Care Services (PCS) is a Medicaid benefit intended to help individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). ADLs include bathing, toileting, dressing, eating, and walking; on the other hand, IADLs include light housework, meal preparation, and laundry.

How do you acquire this benefit?

To acquire Personal Care Services, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be 20 years old and below and have Medicaid
• Must be diagnosed with a mental or physical illness, a disability, or a chronic medical condition
• Must have a Practitioner Statement of Need that is signed by a credentialed practitioner (i.e. a physician) within the last 12 months
• Must require assistance with ADLs and IADLs based on the Personal Care Assessment Form (PCAF)
• Must have a valid reason why your guardian cannot provide assistance with ADLs and IADLs

Contact MDJ Health Care Services at 214-341-6201 to talk to a member of our team for assistance. You can also Set an Appointment now.