Contact Info and Descriptions for all Mississippi Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS Waivers

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

Waiver target group: MR/DD

State: MS
Waiver name: MR/DD
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: respite, habilitation, therapies, specialized medical supplies, and attendant care services.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information OR for waiver client issues (601) 359-6141
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2004 participant data
MR/DD 2004 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Aged/Disabled

State: MS
Waiver name: Elderly & Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 21+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day health care, home-delivered meals, homemaker services, escorted transportation, respite, and home health visits.
Contact Information:
Elderly & Disabled contact information OR for waiver client issues (601) 359-6141
State waiver website:
Elderly & Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly & Disabled 2004 participant data
Elderly & Disabled 2004 expenditure data

State: MS
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver allows residents of Bolivar, Forrest, Harrison, Hinds, Lee, Newton, or Sunflower counties who are 21 years of age or older and who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, personal care, homemaker services, chore services, attendant care, and skilled nursing services.
Contact Information:
Assisted Living contact information OR for waiver client issues (601) 359-6141
State waiver website:
Assisted Living website
Program Data: No data available for this waiver in 2008.

Waiver target group: Disabled/Physically Disabled

State: MS
Waiver name: Independent Living
Description: This waiver allows persons with severe orthopedic and/or neurological impairments who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management and rehabilitation.
Contact Information:
Independent Living contact information OR for waiver client issues (601) 359-6141
State waiver website:
Independent Living website
Program Data:
Independent Living 2004 participant data
Independent Living 2004 expenditure data

Waiver target group: TBI/SCI

State: MS
Waiver name: Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury
Description: This waiver allows persons with TBI or SCI who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, respite, attendant care services, environmental accessibility accommodations, and specialized medical equipment and supplies.
Contact Information:
Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury contact information OR for waiver client issues (601) 359-6141
State waiver website:
Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury website
Program Data: No data available for this waiver in 2008.