Clarification Regarding Family Members as Paid  Providers Under North Carolina CAP-MR/DD Waiver

October 27, 2006 Clarification Regarding Family Members as Paid  Providers Under North Carolina CAP-MR/DD Waiver This memo to the North Carolina Legislative Oversight Committee and other North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service stakeholders details how the CAP-MR/DD Waiver will change how family/guardian caregivers may provide care for their family members. In general the new rules are intended to reduce conflicts of interest, improve service quality monitoring, and increase choice for consumers. The rules prohibit the following situations: Guardians who also provide direct care services   Family or parent caregivers who provide direct care services . . .