Community First Choice (CFC)
WA Health Care Authority
Community First Choice (CFC) is a Washington Apple Health state-plan benefit authorized under Section 1915(k) of the Social Security Act, effective 7/1/2015. CFC enables HCA and its contracted entities to deliver person-centered HCBS LTSS to Medicaid-eligible people who meet the institutional level of care under WAC 388-106-0355. Functional eligibility is based on a CARE assessment under chapters 388-106 and 388-828 WAC; authorization is by DSHS Home and Community Services (HCS) or DDA Community Services (DDCS). CFC services include personal care, skills acquisition training, PERS, caregiver management training, and nurse delegation (per WAC 388-106-0270 through 388-106-0295).
Source www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple