Programs vary by state

By State Resources

Start with national resources, then choose your state for state-specific programs, portals, and contact pathways. This section will expand over time.

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Live pages: New York, Pennsylvania. Draft pages: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and North Dakota (links being verified).

DraftAlabama

Alabama (AL)

ADSS front door + AAA/ADRC, Alabama CARES caregiver support & respite, Medicaid Waiver/Personal Choices (LTSS/self-direction), APS/elder abuse reporting, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftAlaska

Alaska (AK)

ADRC entry points, caregiver supports/respite, Medicaid HCBS waivers (LTSS), APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftArizona

Arizona (AZ)

AAA locations, caregiver support/respite, ALTCS (Medicaid LTSS), self-directed options, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftArkansas

Arkansas (AR)

Aging services entry points, caregiver supports/respite, ARChoices (Medicaid LTSS) + IndependentChoices (self-direction), APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftCalifornia

California (CA)

AAA/aging network entry points, caregiver support & respite, Medi-Cal LTSS + IHSS, APS, Ombudsman, BenefitsCal + Paid Family Leave.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftColorado

Colorado (CO)

ADRC/AAA front door, caregiver support & respite, Medicaid LTSS (HCPF), CDASS (self-directed care), FAMLI paid leave, APS reporting, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, PEAK benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftConnecticut

Connecticut (CT)

ADS entry points, caregiver support/respite, CT Paid Leave, CHCPE (Medicaid LTSS), APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftDelaware

Delaware (DE)

Aging & Disability Resource Center, caregiver supports/respite, LTSS waivers, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftFlorida

Florida (FL)

Elder Helpline + AAAs, caregiver supports/respite, Medicaid LTC/waivers, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftGeorgia

Georgia (GA)

Aging services entry point, caregiver support/respite, Medicaid waivers/CCSP, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftHawaii

Hawaii (HI)

ADRC + EOA supports, caregiver support & respite, Med-QUEST LTSS, consumer-directed option (DDD), APS hotline, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, MyBenefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftIdaho

Idaho (ID)

AAA locator + resource map, family caregiver support & respite info, Medicaid apply/Idalink portal, APS reporting, Long-Term Care Ombudsman (via ICOA), benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftIllinois

Illinois (IL)

AAA locator + Senior HelpLine, caregiver support & respite via AAAs, Medicaid LTSS (HFS) + ABE portal, APS hotline, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, benefits applications.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftIndiana

Indiana (IN)

INconnect front door + AAAs, caregiver support & respite, PathWays for Aging (Medicaid LTSS), APS reporting, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, FSSA Benefits Portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftIowa

Iowa (IA)

Iowa ADRC Network, caregiver resources & respite via AAAs, Medicaid HCBS waivers + Consumer Choice Option, APS reporting, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and the HHS Services Portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftKansas

Kansas (KS)

KDADS ADRC, respite locator, KanCare Medicaid (LTSS) starting points, APS reporting, Kansas LTC Ombudsman, and the DCF Self-Service Portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftKentucky

Kentucky (KY)

DAIL front door, caregiver support & respite (via AAAs), Medicaid waivers + Participant-Directed Services, APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman, and the kynect benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftLouisiana

Louisiana (LA)

GOEA “front door” + local Councils on Aging, Medicaid LTSS/HCBS + self-direction, APS/Elderly Protective Services pathways, LTC Ombudsman, and the LA CAFÉ benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftMaine

Maine (ME)

Area Agencies on Aging (ADRC line), caregiver supports & respite, MaineCare (Medicaid) starting points, consumer-directed home care, APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman, My Maine Connection, and Maine Paid Leave.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftMaryland

Maryland (MD)

Maryland Access Point (MAP), caregiver supports/respite, Medicaid LTSS, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftMassachusetts

Massachusetts (MA)

MassOptions/ADRC, caregiver support, respite, MassHealth LTSS, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftNew Jersey

New Jersey (NJ)

NJ 2-1-1 / ADRC options counseling, caregiver support/respite, Medicaid LTSS, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

LiveNew York

New York (NY)

NY Connects front door, respite & caregiver support, Medicaid LTSS, APS, ombudsman, and benefits portals.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftNorth Carolina

North Carolina (NC)

NC DAAS/AAAs, caregiver support/respite, Medicaid LTSS, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftOhio

Ohio (OH)

Ohio Aging & Disability Resource Network, caregiver supports/respite, Medicaid LTSS, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftOklahoma

Oklahoma (OK)

OK Human Services (CAP) front door, caregiver supports, ADvantage (Medicaid LTSS), self-direction, APS, Ombudsman, OKDHSLive portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftOregon

Oregon (OR)

ODHS Aging & Disability Services (ADRC), caregiver supports, LTSS guidance, Paid Leave Oregon, abuse reporting, LTCO, ONE Oregon benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

LivePennsylvania

Pennsylvania (PA)

PA entry points, caregiver support & respite, CHC (Medicaid LTSS), APS, ombudsman, and benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftRhode Island

Rhode Island (RI)

OHA ADRC/The Point, respite/caregiver supports, Medicaid LTSS + Personal Choice, TCI paid leave, APS, LTC Ombudsman, HealthyRhode portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftSouth Carolina

South Carolina (SC)

SC aging & disability entry points, caregiver support/respite, Medicaid LTSS, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftSouth Dakota

South Dakota (SD)

Dakota at Home front door, HOPE Waiver (LTSS), caregiver supports, APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman, SD benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftTennessee

Tennessee (TN)

AAAD front door, caregiver support & respite, TennCare CHOICES (LTSS), consumer direction, APS, LTC Ombudsman, OneDHS portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftVermont

Vermont (VT)

VT 2-1-1 / DAIL entry points, caregiver support/respite, Medicaid LTSS, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftVirginia

Virginia (VA)

No Wrong Door, caregiver support/respite, Medicaid LTSS, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftWest Virginia

West Virginia (WV)

WV aging/disability entry points, caregiver supports/respite, Medicaid LTSS, APS, Ombudsman, benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftMichigan

Michigan (MI)

MI Options front door, caregiver support/respite links, MI Choice (Medicaid LTSS) + self-direction starting points, APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman, MI Bridges benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftMinnesota

Minnesota (MN)

Aging Pathways front door, caregiver support/respite, MA waiver programs + CDCS self-direction, Paid Leave + FMLA, MAARC abuse reporting, OOLTC Ombudsman, MNbenefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftMississippi

Mississippi (MS)

DAAS front door + AAA navigation, Medicaid LTSS starting point, vulnerable adult abuse hotline info, LTC Ombudsman, AccessMS benefits portal (links to verify).

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftMissouri

Missouri (MO)

DHSS seniors front door, caregiver resources, MO HealthNet (Medicaid LTSS) + personal care (consumer-directed), APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman, myDSS portal (links to verify).

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftMontana

Montana (MT)

DPHHS Senior & Long Term Care entry points, HCBS/waivers, self-directed option starting points, APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman, apply.mt.gov benefits portal (links to verify).

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftNebraska

Nebraska (NE)

DHHS ADRC front door, Lifespan Respite Network, Medicaid Aged & Disabled Waiver + HCBS programs, APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman, ACCESSNebraska benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftNevada

Nevada (NV)

Nevada Care Connection (ADRC) starting point, Nevada Medicaid LTSS + self-directed personal care (ISO), APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman, Access Nevada benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftNew Hampshire

New Hampshire (NH)

ServiceLink (ADRC) starting point, caregiver support/respite navigation, Medicaid LTSS (CFI pathway), adult abuse reporting, LTC Ombudsman contact, NH EASY benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftNew Mexico

New Mexico (NM)

ALTSD ADRC front door, caregiver support/respite via Aging Network, LTSS starting points (Help at Home/Senior Services), APS + LTC Ombudsman contacts, Apply for benefits (YesNM).

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftNorth Dakota

North Dakota (ND)

ND HHS Aging & Disability Resource starting point, LTSS navigation, vulnerable adult reporting, LTC Ombudsman, Apply for Help benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftTexas

Texas (TX)

Texas HHS AAA locator, caregiver respite network (Take Time Texas), LTSS navigation + CDS option, APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman, YourTexasBenefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftUtah

Utah (UT)

Utah DAAS local AAA contacts, caregiver support and Medicaid HCBS waivers, APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman, and myCase benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftWashington

Washington (WA)

WA DSHS ADRCs + respite, Consumer Directed Employer info, Paid Family & Medical Leave, vulnerable adult reporting, LTC Ombudsman contacts, Washington Connection portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftWisconsin

Wisconsin (WI)

WI ADRC front door, caregiver support programs, Family Care (LTSS) + IRIS self-direction, at-risk adult reporting, BOALTC ombudsman, ACCESS benefits portal.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

DraftWyoming

Wyoming (WY)

WY ADRC (211) navigation, caregiver support/respite, Medicaid HCBS/CCW info, APS reporting, LTC Ombudsman program, DFS assistance applications.

Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026