PCA (Personal Care Attendant)
What it means
A worker who provides authorized personal-care assistance with daily activities in a home or community setting. Job titles, training, scope, eligibility, employer model, and funding vary by state and program; some Medicaid home- and community-based services include personal-care supports.
Term details
Category: funding
Regional use: us
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
Check this definition against medicaid.gov. Open the source before making health, education, funding, or legal decisions because guidance can change.
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