Cardinal Care Medicaid Waiver Services, Buchanan

Cardinal Care Medicaid Services. Cardinal Care Medicaid is a federal and state financed program that provides medical care for specified needy persons who live in Virginia. Eligibility for Cardinal Care Medicaid is determined by the Social Services Department according to criteria established by the State Department of Medical Assistance Services, which administers the program.   Cardinal Care Medicaid makes direct payments to health care service providers for eligible individuals and families who are unable to pay for needed medical services. This program pays for a variety of medical services, including prescription drugs, doctor visits, nursing facility care, and hospital care. 

The Virginia Department of Social Services Adult Services Program assists older adults or adults with disabilities who need services or support to enhance self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life. Services offered may include:

• Home-based services (companion, chore and homemaker services)
• Adult foster care
• Adult day care
• Case management
• Nutrition
• Assessments for adults entering or residing in assisted living facilities
• Screenings for adults entering nursing facilities or who need Cardinal Care Medicaid-funded home and community-based waivers.