Indiana PathWays for Aging: Help at Home
A clear starting point for Northwest Indiana families exploring Medicaid-supported care that may help an older adult remain safe and independent at home.
What is Indiana PathWays for Aging?
Indiana PathWays for Aging is the state Medicaid program for many Hoosiers age 60 and older who receive Medicaid, or both Medicaid and Medicare. Participants choose a health plan that coordinates medical care and long-term services and supports. Depending on an individual assessment and approved service plan, supports may include help with meals, personal care, transportation, home health visits, adult day services, and other home- and community-based services.
How the process generally works
Confirm Medicaid eligibility
PathWays generally serves Medicaid-eligible adults age 60 and older, including qualifying people receiving long-term services and supports at home or in a community setting.
Choose or confirm a health plan
Indiana currently lists Anthem, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare as PathWays health plans. Your plan can explain benefits, provider networks, and care coordination.
Complete an assessment
A care coordinator evaluates daily needs, safety concerns, caregiver support, and the level of assistance that may be appropriate.
Review the approved care plan
Services begin only after they are included in an approved plan and an eligible provider is selected.
Ways in-home assistance may help
Personal support
Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, and other daily routines when authorized.
Home routines
Meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, and safety-focused support.
Caregiver relief
Respite and dependable scheduled assistance can help family caregivers maintain balance and continuity.
How White Oak Home Care can help
White Oak Home Care is a locally owned Northwest Indiana agency founded in November 2020. We help families organize their care needs, understand questions to ask a health plan or care coordinator, and prepare for a safe start of care when services are approved and we are an available provider for the plan.
Have your Medicaid information, PathWays plan name, care coordinator contact information, and any current service authorization available when you call. If you are just beginning, we can still help you identify the next question to ask.
Talk with a local care professional
Tell us what is becoming difficult at home. We will listen, explain practical care options, and help you plan the next step.