Personal Care Program

Welcome to the Personal Care Program. Personal Care services are medically necessary activities or tasks ordered by a physician, which enable people to meet their needs in their homes rather than on an inpatient or institutional basis. These services are normally provided in the individual's residence except in instances where the individual needs them provided in the workplace in order to obtain and/or retain competitive employment.

As the Utilization Management Contractor (UMC), Acentra Health provides management and oversight of medical eligibility and service level determinations in support of the Bureau’s Personal Care Program. Acentra Health participates in policy decision meetings, monthly contract management meetings and provides data for the Bureau. The Bureau of Senior Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations and oversight of the Personal Care Program.