Respite

Respite is short-term care services provided to a person when their primary caregiver is absent or needs relief.

In-Home Respite

In-home respite is provided to a person in their home. This can include time spent in community locations used by the general public (e.g., malls, parks, libraries) while the person continues to stay in their home.

Out-of-home Respite

Out-of-home respite is provided to a person in a licensed setting or unlicensed setting that is not the person’s home. This can include time spent in community locations used by the general public (e.g., malls, parks, libraries) while the person stays in a licensed or unlicensed setting that is not their home.

Eligibility

A person is eligible to receive respite if their primary caregiver(s) are absent or need relief from caregiver duties. A person is not eligible to receive respite when they receive any of the services listed bellow:

• Services that are directed specifically toward the training and habilitation of the person.

• Room and board when the person receives respite in their home or an unlicensed setting.

• Remote support when the person receives out-of-home respite or respite in community settings that are not the person’s home.