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How to apply for Indiana CHOICE — Community and Home Options to Institutional Care
Indiana FSSA Division of Aging — administers CHOICE through the 16 Area Agencies on Aging
Who it's for
CHOICE (Community and Home Options to Institutional Care for the Elderly and Disabled) is Indiana's STATE-FUNDED (non-Medicaid) in-home services program for residents age 60+ (and disabled adults) who need help to remain at home but may not qualify for the Medicaid PathWays waiver. DISTINCTIVE — CHOICE fills the gap for seniors above Medicaid limits, with a sliding-scale cost share based on income rather than a hard income cap. Services include homemaker, attendant care, home-delivered meals, respite, transportation, and home modifications. Apply through your local Area Agency on Aging (INconnect Alliance, 1-800-986-3505).
CHOICE is state-funded, not Medicaid — there is NO hard income cap; cost share slides with income. It serves seniors who need in-home help but are above Medicaid limits. Funding is limited, so waiting lists can apply.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of Indiana residency
- Functional/needs assessment (completed by the AAA)
- Proof of income (for sliding-scale cost share)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-986-3505
Renewals
annual
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