Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
This is a Medicaid-funded program offering in-home care for those clients who might otherwise require nursing home care.
SPEED REFERRAL
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA)
📞 To fill out this form over the phone, call 919-713-1556.
👉 Have all of your information ready before you call.
What This Form Is For
This form starts the referral process for the CAP/DA program.
This is NOT the official application. Medicaid will send you the application via physical mail once the referral is submitted.
To submit a referral through RFS, you must:
- Live in Wake County
- Be 18 years or older
- Require a higher level of care, like what’s offered in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility.
- Be eligible for Medicaid
- If you are not eligible, a monthly deductible will be calculated by Medicaid. Estimates are NOT provided.
Important Rules
- Incomplete forms will not be accepted
- All questions with an asterisk (*) are required
- You must provide your full Social Security number
- The person filling out the form is responsible for giving all required information
- You can fill out the form yourself, OR call 919-713-1556 to have an Intake Specialist fill it out with you over the phone
Who Runs CAP/DA vs. RFS
- CAP/DA: Run by Medicaid (a GOVERNMENT program)
- Resources for Seniors (RFS): LOCAL non-profit organization specific only to Wake County.
RFS Role in CAP/DA
RFS only does two things in CAP/DA:
- Submit the referral (not the official application)
- Serve as Case Managers if the client chooses RFS
- Clients can pick from several case management agencies
- Case Managers only work with assigned clients who are actively enrolled in CAP/DA
Questions About Your Application
If you want to know the status of your application or have specific program questions, call CAP/DA directly at: 📞 (833) 522-5429
