Household Management:

The “household management” category includes services intended to help the person manage his or her home. Examples of ICLS services covered under this category include:

• Assisting with cleaning, meal planning/preparation, and shopping for household/personal needs

• Assisting with budgets and money management

• Assisting with communications (e.g., sorting mail, accessing email, placing phone calls, making appointments)

Health, Safety, & Wellness:

The “health, safety, and wellness” category includes services intended to help the person maintain his or her overall well-being. Examples of ICLS services covered under this category include: 

• Identifying changes in health needs, and notifying the case manager and/or informal caregivers as needed

• Coordinating or implementing changes to mitigate environmental risks in the home

• Providing reminders about and assistance with exercises and other health maintenance/improvement activities

• Providing medication assistance (e.g., medication refills, reminders, administration, and/or preparation)

• Monitoring the person’s health according to written instructions from a licensed health professional

• Using medical equipment devices or adaptive technology according to written instructions from a licensed health professional

Community Engagement:

The “community engagement” category includes services intended to help the person have meaningful integration and participation in his or her community. Examples of ICLS services covered under this category include:

• Facilitating the person in socially valued roles through engagement in relevant activities that lead to desired outcomes

• Helping the person access activities, services, and resources that facilitate meaningful community integration and participation

• Helping the person develop and/or maintain his or her informal support system

Adult companion services do not cover:

• Activity fees (e.g. movie tickets)

• Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)

• Hands-on nursing care

• Services provided by people related to the person by blood, marriage or adoption

• Socialization that is for recreation