Contact Info and Descriptions for all Massachusetts Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS Waivers, 2005

The following is a list of all Massachusetts 1915(c) Waivers by name - complete with a description, contact information and web link.

Waiver target group: MR/DD

State: MA
Waiver name: MR
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: residential services, employment supports, transportation, and adult day services.
Contact Information:
MR contact information
State waiver website:
MR website
Program Data:
MR 2005 participant data
MR 2005 expenditure data

Waiver target group: TBI/SCI

State: MA
Waiver name: TBI
Description: This waiver allows individuals with brain injury who meet a specialized nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include residential habilitation, respite, supportive employment, and environmental adaptations.
Contact Information:
(800) 223-2559
State waiver website:
TBI website
Program Data:
TBI 2005 participant data
TBI 2005 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Aged

State: MA
Waiver name: Frail Elders
Description: This waiver allows certain frail persons aged 60+ to remain living at home and in the community. This program allows the person needing the at-home services, if married and living with his or her spouse, to have MassHealth eligibility determined without counting the income and assets of their spouse. Services offered under this waiver include: homemaker services, home-delivered meals, respite, and personal care.
Contact Information:
1-800-841-2900
State waiver website:
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Program Data:
Frail Elders 2005 participant data
Frail Elders 2005 expenditure data