Division of Aging and Adult Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services Overview
In North Carolina, the Home and Community Care Block Grant serves people who are aging and need in-home and community-based services. If you are an older adult, you can choose from up to 18 different types of services to help you live independently. These services help you keep active, and you choose what you need to stay that way. You can get help with nutrition and meals, healthcare, transportation, and daily tasks. To enroll, you will need to meet certain criteria.
Who the Division of Aging and Adult Services Serves
- People who are at least 60 years of age (and their primary, unpaid caregivers)
- People who also need in-home and community-based services
With the Division of Aging and Adult Services, You [Beneficiaries] Can…
- Have full employer authority, so you can hire, manage, and even fire employees
- Decide what type of training your employees need
- Set a schedule for your employees that meets your needs
- Pay your employees a competitive rate and decide on their benefits
- Submit timesheets from your devices
- Manage your own budget
- Get personal assistant services in your own home and community
How GT Independence Supports You
At GT, we believe that you should have the freedom to choose how to live your life. This includes choosing who provides your personal assistant services.
We take a person-centered approach for your financial management services here at GT. This means we work hard to provide you with an exceptional customer experience. As your advocates for self-direction, we’re here to help you live the life you choose. We do this by:
- Coordinating your enrollment paperwork
- Conducting background checks for your employees
- Handling time tracking, tax filings, and insurance
- Processing payroll and issuing payments to your employees
- Assisting with verifying your employee’s citizenship status
- Creating and maintaining files
- Helping to answer questions and resolve complaints
Call to Action
Are you ready to direct your services? If you have questions about getting started, please get in touch with a customer service representative at GT Independence:Toll-free: 877.659.4500
Email: customerservice@gtindependence.com