Community First Choice
To explain the Community First Choice (CFC) program that provides long-term services and supports (LTSS). CFC is for people living outside of a medical institution, who are eligible for categorically needy (CN) or alternate benefit plan (ABP) scope of care through Medicaid, and who meet nursing facility level of care (NFLOC) or the criteria to reside in an Intermediate Care Facility for the Intellectually Disabled (ICF/ID). CFC starts 7/1/2015
Functional eligibility is based on a CARE assessment under chapter 88-106 WAC and chapter 388-828 WAC and can be authorized by Home and Community Services (HCS) or Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).