If you or a loved one need help with personal care or daily tasks and want to stay in your own home and community, consider using home care services. Home care services can help you stay as safe and independent as possible in your home.
State-paid servicesIf you don't qualify for state-paid servicesHelp finding a home care worker
Some people qualify for state-paid services through Medicaid or Oregon Project Independence. If you don't qualify for state-paid services, there are other community resources that can help. You can also choose to pay for a home care worker yourself.
Getting started with state-paid services
Medicaid
State-paid services are provided through Medicaid. Whether you qualify or not is based on your income, financial resources, and how much help you need at home.
To apply for Medicaid or learn more:
Oregon Project Independence (OPI)
Another option is Oregon Project Independence (OPI). Eligibility for OPI is
not based on your income or financial resources, just the type of help you need at home. You pay for part of your services on a sliding scale.
To apply for OPI or learn more:
After you're approved
Congratulations! You are now either a consumer-employer, employer of record, designated representative, or common-law employer (also known as employer). This role may be scary, but we're here for you!
Find a home care worker (Medicaid and OPI)
- The Employer Resource Connection can help you hire and work with your home care worker.
- We also have a care matching service called
Carina that can help you find a home care worker.
If you don't qualify for state-paid services