| A Key to Independent Living: MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program – A Primer MassHealth’s Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program is a vital resource that enables over 50,000 Massachusetts residents with disabilities and chronic conditions to live independently, manage daily tasks, such as bathing, dressing, or eating, and remain active participants in their communities. This new collection of materials provides a comprehensive look at the PCA program and is designed to serve as a resource for policymakers, providers, advocates, and other stakeholders seeking to understand the program and the critical role it plays in the lives of those who use PCA services. This set of materials includes: · A chart pack that describes how the PCA program works and highlights available data on the demographics of MassHealth members who use PCA services as well as data that shed light on the demographics of the PCA workforce. · Qualitative profiles of people who use PCA services and people who have built their livelihoods working as PCAs. Their stories provide a personal look at what this program means in the lives of real Massachusetts residents. · The chart pack and qualitative profiles are accompanied by an infographic that provides a high-level overview of the PCA program. DOWNLOAD MATERIALS HERE |
New Resource! A Key to Independent Living: MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program