Units
- Adult Protective Services Unit
- IDD Waiver Unit
- NFLOC Waiver Unit
- Grant Services Unit
- Personal Care Assistant Unit
- Policy and Program Development Unit
- Quality Assurance Unit
- Research and Analysis Unit
- Operations and Training Unit
Of Interest
- SDS Policies
- Provider Resources and Forms
- Provider Certification Information
- Reports & Publications
- Alaska Waiver Programs
- Medicare Information Office
- Nursing Facility
Transition Program - Rural Long-Term Care Development
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Consumer Resources:
PCA Agency List:
Personal Care Assistance Program
Personal Care Assistance (PCA) provides support for about 4,000 Alaskan seniors and individuals with disabilities. PCA services provide support related to an individual’s activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, eating) as well as instrumental activities of daily living (i.e. shopping, laundry, light housework). PCA is provided statewide in Alaska through private agencies. The administration of the PCA program is overseen by the PCA Unit of Senior and Disabilities Services, Department of Health and Social Services.
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Agency-Based PCA Program (ABPCA) - Consumers may receive services through an agency that oversees, manages and supervises their care. ABPCA has been operational for over 10 years.
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Consumer-Directed PCA Program (CDPCA) - Each consumer may manage his or her own care by selecting, hiring, firing and supervising their own personal care assistant. The agency provides administrative support to the consumer and the personal care assistant. CDPCA became operational October 1, 2001.
Both Agency-Based PCA services and Consumer-Directed PCA services are available in most communities in Alaska.
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- Changes in the Approval of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Under 7 AAC 43.755(14)
- Clarification Regarding Reinstatement of PCA Hours
For additional information about the Personal Care Assistance Program
use one of the following links:
Provider Resources:
Assessment Forms
- PCA Change of Information Form
- Prescribed Task Form
- PCA Consumer Assessment Tool/Personal Care Assessment Tool (CAT/PCAT)
- Consumer CAT/PCAT Signature Form
- Request for Expedite
Application Forms For PCA Services
- Authorization For Release Of Information
- PCA Recipient Rights and Responsibilities Form
- Consumer/Legal Representative Agreement
- PCA Application Form
- Limited Power of Attorney
- Verification of Diagnosis
Misc. Provider Forms
- Request for Waiver of CPR FA Training
- Courses Acceptable for PCA CPR & FA Training
- First Aid Training Verification – Suggested Format
- Notice Of Use Of Private Health Care Information
- PCA Services When Traveling Request Form
- Request for Waiver of FA & CPR for PCA staff (pdf 15 KB)
PCA Training Information
PCA Policies
- PCA Service Plans Policy Statement
- 10-1 Approval of IADL and Chore Services Policy - NULLIFIED by 12/14/2007 PCA Regulations
- 10-2 Cognitive Capacity - Money Management and Choice or Physical Disability Policy
- 10-3 Verification of Medical Diagnosis for PCA Services Policy -NULLIFIED by 2/22, 2011 by Policy Update)
- 10-4 Fair Hearings and Prior Authorizations Policy
- 10-5 PCA Managed Care
- 10-6 IADL: Shopping and Escort allowed extra time calculation
- 10-7 Determination of capability providing Instrumental Activities of IADL and/or Chore Services
- 10-8 Application Documents for Personal Care Assistance Services
- 10-9 Obtaining Medical Certification Form for Authorization of PCA and Older Alaskans/Adults with Physical Disabilities Waiver Services
- 10-10 Transfer of Services for Personal Care Assistance (PCA)
- 10-11 Authorization Start & End Dates (Rescinded 5/2011)
Memos, Procedures & Regulations
PCA Unit Staff Contacts
550 W. 8th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: (907) 269-3666 or (800) 478-9996
Fax: (907) 269-8164
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