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ELDERLY OR DISABLED WITH CONSUMER DIRECTION (EDCD) WAIVER

OVERVIEW OF EDCD WAIVER
Nursing facility pre-admission screening teams conduct a pre-admission screening. A pre-authorization contractor performs prior authorizations of services. Providers are an institution, facility, agency, partnership, corporation, or association that meets the standards and requirements set forth by DMAS and has a current, signed contract with DMAS to be a provider of waiver services.
INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBILITY:
  • The EDCD Waiver got its start in Virginia in 2005, merging two existing waivers. Eligible individuals must meet the nursing facility eligibility criteria;
  • EDCD service may be used while on a wait list for other waivers ( one must meet criteria for both waivers)
EDCD AVAILABLE SERVICES:
  • Adult Day Health Care;
  • Medication Monitoring;
  • Personal Care Aide Services;
  • Respite Care;
  • Personal Emergency Response System (PERS);
  • Transition Coordiantion;
  • Transition Services;
Enrollment Flow Chart
EDCD Waiver Regulations
TRAINING INFORMATION
Approved Personal Care Aide Training Programs - In State (update 3/1/13)
Approved Personal Care Aide Training Programs - Out of State (updated 03/17/10)
Personal Care Aide Training Curriculum
PCA final test answer key
Answer Key question

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