District of Columbia Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
District of Columbia offers 1 major home care waiver program for eligible residents. An estimated $29 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in District of Columbia each year.
District of Columbia Elder Care Programs (2026)
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District of Columbia Medicaid Waiver Programs
District of Columbia's Medicaid program is administered by the DC Department of Health Care Finance. Contact them at (202) 442-5988 to begin the application process.
- DC Elderly & Persons with Physical Disabilities Waiver
Income limits for District of Columbia Medicaid in 2026: $3,715/month for an individual and $7,430/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
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Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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