A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for wireless communication are provided. The apparatus may be a UE. The UE receiving information indicating an available MBMS service, a non-self-standing carrier frequency on which the available MBMS service is provided, and one or more PCC frequencies to which the non-self-standing carrier frequency is attached. The UE selects a preference for one PCC frequency of the one or more PCC frequencies in order to obtain information for receiving the available MBMS service on the non-self-standing carrier frequency. The UE receives the available MBMS service on the non-self-standing carrier frequency based on the obtained information.