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Contact Info and Descriptions for all US Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS Waivers, 2006map of US

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


Waiver target group: MR/DD


State: AK
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: care coordination, respite care, residential habilitation, environmental modification, and specialized private duty nursing.
Contact Information:
Pacific Coastal Regional Office: (800) 465-3165; South-Central Regional Office (including the Anchorage area): (800) 478-9996; Northern Regional Office: (800) 770-1672
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: AL
Waiver name: MD/DD
Description: This waiver allows for persons with MR/DD (regardless of age) who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: residential habilitation, personal care, respite care, day habilitation, occupational and physical therapy, and behavioral management.
Contact Information:
MD/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MD/DD website
Program Data:
MD/DD 2006 participant data
MD/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: AL
Waiver name: MR Living at Home
Description: This waiver allows individuals with MR/DD who are 3+ and who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services provided under this waiver include residential habilitation, personal care, respite care, day habilitation, and prevocational services.
Contact Information:
MR Living at Home contact information
State waiver website:
MR Living at Home website
Program Data:
MR Living at Home 2006 participant data
MR Living at Home 2006 expenditure data


State: AR
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows for persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, integrated support services, specialized medical supplies and case management.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: CA
Waiver name: DD
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: transportation, adult residential care, day habilitation, and respite services.
Contact Information:
DD contact information
State waiver website:
DD website
Program Data:
DD 2006 participant data
DD 2006 expenditure data


State: CO
Waiver name: DD
Description: This waiver allows persons with DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: specialized day and prevocational habilitation, supported employment, 24-hour residential habilitation (individual or group), and transportation.
Contact Information:
DD contact information
State waiver website:
DD website
Program Data:
DD 2006 participant data
DD 2006 expenditure data


State: CO
Waiver name: Supported Living
Description: This waiver allows persons with DD, aged 18+, to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal assistant services, home modifications, supported living consultation, specialized day and prevocational habilitation, and supported employment.
Contact Information:
Supported Living contact information
State waiver website:
Supported Living website
Program Data:
Supported Living 2006 participant data
Supported Living 2006 expenditure data


State: CO
Waiver name: Children's Habilit. (CHuRP)
Description: This waiver allows children with DD aged 21 and younger who are in foster care, at risk for institutionalization, and who have extraordinary services needs to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: self-advocacy training, independent living training, and cognitive, communication, and behavioral services.
Contact Information:
Children's Habilit. (CHuRP) contact information
State waiver website:
Children's Habilit. (CHuRP) website
Program Data:
Children's Habilit. (CHuRP) 2006 participant data
Children's Habilit. (CHuRP) 2006 expenditure data


State: CO
Waiver name: Children's Extensive Support (DD)
Description: This waiver allows children aged 17 and younger who have intense behavioral or medical needs and are at risk for institutionalization to remain living at home and in the community. Children younger than 4 must have a developmental delay, and those from ages 5 to 17 must have a developmental disability. Services offered by this waiver include: home modifications, specialized medical equipment and supplies, personal assistance, AT, and behavioral services.
Contact Information:
Children's Extensive Support (DD) contact information
State waiver website:
Children's Extensive Support (DD) website
Program Data:
Children's Extensive Support (DD) 2006 participant data
Children's Extensive Support (DD) 2006 expenditure data


State: CT
Waiver name: DD
Description: Ended 2005
Contact Information:

State waiver website:

Program Data:
Children's Extensive Support (DD) 2006 participant data
Children's Extensive Support (DD) 2006 expenditure data


State: CT
Waiver name: Katie Beckett
Description: This waiver allows children and certain others with serious disabilities who would otherwise qualify for Medicaid only in an institution to remain living at home and in the community. This waiver provides case management.
Contact Information:
(800) 445-5394
State waiver website:
Katie Beckett website
Program Data:
Katie Beckett 2006 participant data
Katie Beckett 2006 expenditure data


State: DC
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows adults with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services include: homemaker, chore aides, personal care aide, therapies, skilled nursing, and respite care.
Contact Information:
(202) 730-1700
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: DE
Waiver name: MR
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care and require residential placement to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, day habilitation, institutional or in-home respite care, and residential habilitation.
Contact Information:
MR contact information
State waiver website:
MR website
Program Data:
MR 2006 participant data
MR 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: Developmental Services
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: support coordination, adult day training, consumable medical supplies, residential habilitation therapy, transportation, and personal care assistance.
Contact Information:
Developmental Services contact information
State waiver website:
Developmental Services website
Program Data:
Developmental Services 2006 participant data
Developmental Services 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: Supported Living (MR/DD)
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD aged 18+ who meet the ICF/DD level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day training, in-home support services, supported living coaching, supported employment and transportation.
Contact Information:
Supported Living (MR/DD) contact information
State waiver website:
Supported Living (MR/DD) website
Program Data:
Supported Living (MR/DD) 2006 participant data
Supported Living (MR/DD) 2006 expenditure data


State: GA
Waiver name: MR
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who meet an ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: service coordination, respite, day habilitation and supported employment, residential training and supervision, and specialized medical equipment and supplies.
Contact Information:
MR contact information
State waiver website:
MR website
Program Data:
MR 2006 participant data
MR 2006 expenditure data


State: GA
Waiver name: Comm. Hab and Support
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons that meet an ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Participants choose a single Medicaid provider for a package of services.
Contact Information:
Comm. Hab and Support contact information
State waiver website:
Comm. Hab and Support website
Program Data:
Comm. Hab and Support 2006 participant data
Comm. Hab and Support 2006 expenditure data


State: HI
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day health, personal assistance, respite, habilitation, specialized medical equipment and supplies, and transportation.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: IA
Waiver name: MR
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who are moving from ICF/MRs or nursing homes into the community, or for those who are diverted from placement in such facilities, to remain living at home and in the community. The services offered under this waiver include: supported community living, consumer directed attendant care, and respite care.
Contact Information:
MR contact information
State waiver website:
MR website
Program Data:
MR 2006 participant data
MR 2006 expenditure data


State: IA
Waiver name: Ill and Handicapped
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD who meet the nursing facility or ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: consumer-directed attendant care, counseling, home-delivered meals, homemaker services, emergency response, and respite care.
Contact Information:
Ill and Handicapped contact information
State waiver website:
Ill and Handicapped website
Program Data:
Ill and Handicapped 2006 participant data
Ill and Handicapped 2006 expenditure data


State: ID
Waiver name: ISSH MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 15-18 who meet the ICF/MR level of care, and who have been institutionalized at Idaho State School and Hospital in Nampa to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care services, day rehabilitation, supported living, and community living.
Contact Information:
ISSH MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
ISSH MR/DD website
Program Data:
ISSH MR/DD 2006 participant data
ISSH MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: ID
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who meet the ICF/MR level of care to live in the community or in a home or apartment, or in a Certified Family Home. Services offered under this waiver include: residential habilitation, adult day care, supported employment services, and nursing services.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: IL
Waiver name: ICF-DD
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 18+, who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: residential habilitation, day habilitation, home-based support services, therapies, adaptive equipment, and minor home modifications.
Contact Information:
(888) 337-5267
State waiver website:
ICF-DD website
Program Data:
ICF-DD 2006 participant data
ICF-DD 2006 expenditure data


State: IN
Waiver name: DD
Description: This waiver allows adults with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services include: homemaker, chore aides, personal care aide, therapy, skilled nursing, and respite care.
Contact Information:
DD contact information
State waiver website:
DD website
Program Data:
DD 2006 participant data
DD 2006 expenditure data


State: IN
Waiver name: Support Services
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who require an ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services provided under this waiver include community habilitation, respite care, adult day services, specialized medical equipment, therapies, and transportation.
Contact Information:
Support Services contact information
State waiver website:
Support Services website
Program Data:
Support Services 2006 participant data
Support Services 2006 expenditure data


State: IN
Waiver name: Autism
Description: This waiver allows persons with a diagnosis of autism who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day services, environmental modifications, family and caregiver training, supported employment, personal assistance, and respite care.
Contact Information:
(317) 232-7930
State waiver website:
Autism website
Program Data:
Autism 2006 participant data
Autism 2006 expenditure data


State: KS
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 5+ who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, residential services, day services, home modifications, supportive home care, and consumer directed attendant option.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: KY
Waiver name: SCL
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: supported coordination, community habilitation, behavioral services, and respite care.
Contact Information:
(502) 564-5777
State waiver website:
SCL website
Program Data:
SCL 2006 participant data
SCL 2006 expenditure data


State: LA
Waiver name: New Opportunities
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 3+ who meet the ICF/MR level of care (and whose MR/DD manifested prior to the age of 22) to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: environmental accessibility modification, specialized medical equipment and supplies, residential habilitation, supervised independent living, emergency response, and skilled nursing service.
Contact Information:
New Opportunities contact information
State waiver website:
New Opportunities website
Program Data:
New Opportunities 2006 participant data
New Opportunities 2006 expenditure data


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 2006 participant data
MR 2006 expenditure data


State: MD
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows persons with DD who meet ICF-MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community as an alternative to institutionalization. Services offered under this waiver include: day habilitation, residential option services, respite care, services coordination, environmental modifications, and AT.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: ME
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: day habilitation, residential training, personal support, and supported employment.
Contact Information:
MR contact information
State waiver website:
MR website
Program Data:
MR 2006 participant data
MR 2006 expenditure data


State: MI
Waiver name: Habilitative
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the most integrated community setting. Services offered under this waiver include: supports coordination, community living, skill-building assistance, and equipment/home modifications.
Contact Information:
Habilitative contact information
State waiver website:
Habilitative website
Program Data:
Habilitative 2006 participant data
Habilitative 2006 expenditure data


State: MN
Waiver name: MR
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 65 and younger to remain living in their own home or in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day care, personal care assistant services, consumer training and education, live-in personal caregiver, and respite care.
Contact Information:
MR contact information
State waiver website:
MR website
Program Data:
MR 2006 participant data
MR 2006 expenditure data


State: MO
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: residential and day habilitation, individualized support living, therapies, respite, adaptive equipment, and personal assistant services.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: MO
Waiver name: Consumer Support Waiver (CSW)
Description: This waiver is for MR/DD persons who have a place to live in the community and receive substantial unpaid support from family members. The eligibility criteria and services available through this program are identical to the MR/DD waiver program with the exception of residential services.
Contact Information:
Consumer Support Waiver (CSW) contact information
State waiver website:
Consumer Support Waiver (CSW) website
Program Data:
Consumer Support Waiver (CSW) 2006 participant data
Consumer Support Waiver (CSW) 2006 expenditure data


State: MO
Waiver name: DD (Lopez)
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD children who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. The waiver permits the state to account for only the child's income when making eligibility determination. Services offered under this waiver include: day habilitation, therapies, respite, adaptive equipment, home modification, and personal assistant services.
Contact Information:
DD (Lopez) contact information
State waiver website:
DD (Lopez) website
Program Data:
DD (Lopez) 2006 participant data
DD (Lopez) 2006 expenditure data


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:
601-359-6141
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: MT
Waiver name: DD
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD children and adults with intensive support needs who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: residential and day habilitation, transportation, supported living, and family education.
Contact Information:
DD contact information
State waiver website:
DD website
Program Data:
DD 2006 participant data
DD 2006 expenditure data


State: MT
Waiver name: Comm Support - DD
Description: This limited resource waiver allows MR/DD adults aged 18+ who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. There is a $7,800 per person annual limit. Services offered under this waiver include: transportation, recreation, habilitation, respite, supported employment and personal care.
Contact Information:
Comm Support - DD contact information
State waiver website:
Comm Support - DD website
Program Data:
Comm Support - DD 2006 participant data
Comm Support - DD 2006 expenditure data


State: NC
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: Ended 2005
Contact Information:

State waiver website:

Program Data:
Comm Support - DD 2006 participant data
Comm Support - DD 2006 expenditure data


State: NC
Waiver name: CAP MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD adults aged 18+ who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, case management and self direction.
Contact Information:
CAP MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
CAP MR/DD website
Program Data:
CAP MR/DD 2006 participant data
CAP MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: ND
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under the waiver include: case management, habilitation services, and family support services and training.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: NE
Waiver name: DD Day
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 21+ to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day services, respite care, and teen behavioral consultation.
Contact Information:
(402) 471-8501
State waiver website:
DD Day website
Program Data:
DD Day 2006 participant data
DD Day 2006 expenditure data


State: NE
Waiver name: DD Residential
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 21+ to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: residential services respite and teen behavioral consultation.
Contact Information:
(402) 471-8501
State waiver website:
DD Residential website
Program Data:
DD Residential 2006 participant data
DD Residential 2006 expenditure data


State: NE
Waiver name: DD Comprehensive
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 21+ to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: day and residential habilitation, respite care and teen behavioral consultation.
Contact Information:
(402) 471-8501
State waiver website:
DD Comprehensive website
Program Data:
DD Comprehensive 2006 participant data
DD Comprehensive 2006 expenditure data


State: NH
Waiver name: 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: case management, personal care services, day habilitation, and respite.
Contact Information:
DD contact information
State waiver website:
DD website
Program Data:
DD 2006 participant data
DD 2006 expenditure data


State: NH
Waiver name: In Home Support for Children with DD
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD children who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, behavioral consultation services, respite, service coordination and environmental modifications.
Contact Information:
In Home Support for Children with DD contact information
State waiver website:
In Home Support for Children with DD website
Program Data:
In Home Support for Children with DD 2006 participant data
In Home Support for Children with DD 2006 expenditure data


State: NJ
Waiver name: DDD
Description: This waiver allows 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: case management, habilitation, individual supports, support services, and respite care.
Contact Information:
(800) 356-1561
State waiver website:
DDD website
Program Data:
DDD 2006 participant data
DDD 2006 expenditure data


State: NM
Waiver name: Develop. Disabled
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: case management, habilitation, therapies, and personal care.
Contact Information:
Develop. Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Develop. Disabled website
Program Data:
Develop. Disabled 2006 participant data
Develop. Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: NV
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: community and residential habilitation, supported living services, individual and group counseling, and respite.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: NY
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who meet the ICF/MR or nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: residential and day habilitation, prevocational services, supported work services, and residential respite.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: OH
Waiver name: Individual Options
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons of all ages who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: homemaker/personal care, transportation, and adaptive/assistive equipment.
Contact Information:
Individual Options contact information
State waiver website:
Individual Options website
Program Data:
Individual Options 2006 participant data
Individual Options 2006 expenditure data


State: OH
Waiver name: Residential Facility
Description: Ended 2005
Contact Information:

State waiver website:

Program Data:
Individual Options 2006 participant data
Individual Options 2006 expenditure data


State: OH
Waiver name: Level One
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons of all ages who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: daily living services, nursing services, home delivered meals, and adaptive/assistive devices. Waiver is currently used for people who are in the Ohio Home Care Waiver, but who have an ICF/MR level of care.
Contact Information:
Level One contact information
State waiver website:
Level One website
Program Data:
Level One 2006 participant data
Level One 2006 expenditure data


State: OH
Waiver name: Transition
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 60+ who meet nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care services, emergency response, home delivered meals, specialized medical equipment and services, and transportation.
Contact Information:
Transition contact information
State waiver website:
Transition website
Program Data:
Transition 2006 participant data
Transition 2006 expenditure data


State: OK
Waiver name: ICF/MR
Description: This waiver serves persons with MR or related conditions aged 18 and older on the waiting list for the "Community" Waiver. Services offered under this waiver include: habilitation services, transportation, employment services, adaptive equipment, and prescribed drugs.
Contact Information:
ICF/MR contact information
State waiver website:
ICF/MR website
Program Data:
ICF/MR 2006 participant data
ICF/MR 2006 expenditure data


State: OK
Waiver name: In-Home Supports for Adults
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons of all ages who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: daily living services, nursing services, home delivered meals, and adaptive/assistive devices. Waiver is currently used for people who are in the Ohio Home Care Waiver, but who have an ICF/MR level of care.
Contact Information:
In-Home Supports for Adults contact information
State waiver website:
In-Home Supports for Adults website
Program Data:
In-Home Supports for Adults 2006 participant data
In-Home Supports for Adults 2006 expenditure data


State: OK
Waiver name: Homeward Bound
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who were members of the plaintiff class in Homeward Bound vs. Hissom Memorial Center, et. al. to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: habilitation services, transportation services, therapy services, prescribed drugs, and residential care services.
Contact Information:
Homeward Bound contact information
State waiver website:
Homeward Bound website
Program Data:
Homeward Bound 2006 participant data
Homeward Bound 2006 expenditure data


State: OR
Waiver name: Comprehensive ICF/MR
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: habilitation, non-medical transportation, nursing home diversion, in-home service, and respite.
Contact Information:
Comprehensive ICF/MR contact information
State waiver website:
Comprehensive ICF/MR website
Program Data:
Comprehensive ICF/MR 2006 participant data
Comprehensive ICF/MR 2006 expenditure data


State: OR
Waiver name: Support Services
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: in-home services, adult foster care, assisted living facilities, transportation, and residential care facilities.
Contact Information:
Support Services contact information
State waiver website:
Support Services website
Program Data:
Support Services 2006 participant data
Support Services 2006 expenditure data


State: OR
Waiver name: Behavior Model-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: behavioral consultation, specialized medical equipment and supplies, and environmental access adaptation.
Contact Information:
Behavior Model-DD contact information
State waiver website:
Behavior Model-DD website
Program Data:
Behavior Model-DD 2006 participant data
Behavior Model-DD 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: MR
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR aged 3+ who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: habilitation, transportation, specialized therapies, environmental accessibility adaptations, and respite care.
Contact Information:
1-888-565-9435
State waiver website:
MR website
Program Data:
MR 2006 participant data
MR 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: OBRA (DD)
Description: This waiver allows individuals with developmental (onset prior to age 22) physical disabilities who require ICF/ORC level of care and for whom the primary diagnosis is not mental health or mental retardation to live in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: daily living, community integration, environmental modifications, transportation and respite.
Contact Information:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
OBRA (DD) website
Program Data:
OBRA (DD) 2006 participant data
OBRA (DD) 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Person/Family Support
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 3+ who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: habilitation, transportation, respite, and therapy services.
Contact Information:
1-888-565-9435
State waiver website:
Person/Family Support website
Program Data:
Person/Family Support 2006 participant data
Person/Family Support 2006 expenditure data


State: RI
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD aged 22 to 64 who who are at risk for Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) care to remain living at home and in the community.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: SC
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: environmental modification, therapies, and personal care.
Contact Information:
(803) 898-9600
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: SD
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: case management, adult day care, and specialized equipment and supplies.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: SD
Waiver name: Family Supports
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 22 and younger who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: service coordination, specialized medical equipment, and respite.
Contact Information:
Family Supports contact information
State waiver website:
Family Supports website
Program Data:
Family Supports 2006 participant data
Family Supports 2006 expenditure data


State: TN
Waiver name: MR/DD Adult
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: support coordination, transportation, supported living, residential and day habilitation, and personal assistance.
Contact Information:
MR/DD Adult contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD Adult website
Program Data:
MR/DD Adult 2006 participant data
MR/DD Adult 2006 expenditure data


State: TN
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: transportation, support coordination, supported living, community participation, behavioral support and personal assistance.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: TX
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: case management, adaptive aids, minor home modifications, counseling & therapies. The HCS Program provides services to individuals with mental retardation who either live with their family, in their own home, in a foster/companion care setting or in a residence with no more than four individuals who receive services. The HCS Program provides services to meet the individual's needs so that he/she can maintain him/herself in the community and have opportunities to participate as a citizen to the maximum extent possible. In the HCS Program, individuals pay for their room and board either with their SSI check or other personal resources.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: TX
Waiver name: Community Living Assistance (CLASS)
Description: This waiver allows persons who meet the ICF/MR level of care to live in the home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adaptive aids, medical supplies, case management, consumer directed services, habilitation and minor home modifications
Contact Information:
Community Living Assistance (CLASS) contact information
State waiver website:
Community Living Assistance (CLASS) website
Program Data:
Community Living Assistance (CLASS) 2006 participant data
Community Living Assistance (CLASS) 2006 expenditure data


State: TX
Waiver name: ICF/MR Consolidated
Description: This waiver allows individuals meeting the NF level of care to live in the community. This waiver consolidates all services provided in CBA, CLASS, HCS, and MDCP waivers and is limited to 200 clients only in Bexar county. Services offered under this waiver include: nursing, personal assistance, adaptive aids/durable medical supplies, respite and habilitation.
Contact Information:
ICF/MR Consolidated contact information
State waiver website:
ICF/MR Consolidated website
Program Data:
ICF/MR Consolidated 2006 participant data
ICF/MR Consolidated 2006 expenditure data


State: TX
Waiver name: Texas Home Living
Description: This waiver allows eligible MR/DD persons the following services: adaptive aids, behavioral support, dental treatment among others.
Contact Information:
Texas Home Living contact information
State waiver website:
Texas Home Living website
Program Data:
Texas Home Living 2006 participant data
Texas Home Living 2006 expenditure data


State: UT
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows persons with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, community living supports, transportation, and respite.
Contact Information:
(801) 538-6155
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: VA
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: consumer-directed personal assistance, respite, day support, residential support, and supported employment.
Contact Information:
MR contact information
State waiver website:
MR website
Program Data:
MR 2006 participant data
MR 2006 expenditure data


State: VA
Waiver name: IFDDS
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 6+ who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: consumer-directed personal assistance services, facilitator expenditures, in home residential support, therapies, and environmental modifications.
Contact Information:
IFDDS contact information
State waiver website:
IFDDS website
Program Data:
IFDDS 2006 participant data
IFDDS 2006 expenditure data


State: VA
Waiver name: Day Support 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: day support and supported employment.
Contact Information:
Day Support MR contact information
State waiver website:
Day Support MR website
Program Data:
Day Support MR 2006 participant data
Day Support MR 2006 expenditure data


State: WA
Waiver name: Basic
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who live with family or in their own homes and meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, respite, emergency assistance, and specialized medical equipment and supplies.
Contact Information:
Basic contact information
State waiver website:
Basic website
Program Data:
Basic 2006 participant data
Basic 2006 expenditure data


State: WA
Waiver name: Basic Plus
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who live with family or in another setting (including adult family home or adult residential care facility), meet the ICF/MR level of care, and who are at high risk of institutionalization to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: all of the services offered under the Basic waiver as well as skilled nursing, adult foster care, and adult residential care.
Contact Information:
Basic Plus contact information
State waiver website:
Basic Plus website
Program Data:
Basic Plus 2006 participant data
Basic Plus 2006 expenditure data


State: WA
Waiver name: Core
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who require residential habilitation or live at home who meet the ICF/MR level of care, and who are at immediate risk of institutionalization to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: residential habilitation, skilled nursing, behavior management and consultation, specialized medical equipment/supplies, and therapy.
Contact Information:
Core contact information
State waiver website:
Core website
Program Data:
Core 2006 participant data
Core 2006 expenditure data


State: WA
Waiver name: Community Protection
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who live or are moving to the community and meet the ICF/MR level of care and meet the 'community protection' criteria, to live in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: residential habilitation, skilled nursing, behavior management and consultation, specialized medical equipment/supplies, and therapy.
Contact Information:
Community Protection contact information
State waiver website:
Community Protection website
Program Data:
Community Protection 2006 participant data
Community Protection 2006 expenditure data


State: WI
Waiver name: ICF-MR Expanded
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: case management, habilitation, personal care, and respite.
Contact Information:
ICF-MR Expanded contact information
State waiver website:
ICF-MR Expanded website
Program Data:
ICF-MR Expanded 2006 participant data
ICF-MR Expanded 2006 expenditure data


State: WI
Waiver name: Family Care 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. Family care is the only service offered under this waiver.
Contact Information:
Family Care MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
Family Care MR/DD website
Program Data:
Family Care MR/DD 2006 participant data
Family Care MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: WV
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: case management, habilitation, transportation and extended state plan services.
Contact Information:
MR/DD contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2006 participant data
MR/DD 2006 expenditure data


State: WY
Waiver name: DD Adults
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons aged 21+ who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, habilitation, consultation, respite, adaptive equipment, and personal care.
Contact Information:
(307) 777-5660
State waiver website:
DD Adults website
Program Data:
DD Adults 2006 participant data
DD Adults 2006 expenditure data


State: WY
Waiver name: DD Children
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD children aged 20 and under who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, respite, habilitation, personal care, and adaptive equipment.
Contact Information:
(307) 777-3321
State waiver website:
DD Children website
Program Data:
DD Children 2006 participant data
DD Children 2006 expenditure data


Waiver target group: TBI/SCI


State: CO
Waiver name: Brain Injury
Description: This waiver allows persons with brain injury, aged 16-64, who are in the process of discharging from a hospital, rehabilitation hospital, or rehabilitation facility, to access Medicaid benefits that promote an early discharge. Services offered under this waiver include: day care/treatment, behavioral management, skills training, home modifications, special equipment, and personal care.
Contact Information:
Brain Injury contact information
State waiver website:
Brain Injury website
Program Data:
Brain Injury 2006 participant data
Brain Injury 2006 expenditure data


State: CT
Waiver name: ABI
Description: This waiver allows persons with ABI aged 18-64 to remain living at home and in the community as an alternative to institutionalization. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care assistance, independent living services, cognitive behavioral therapy, and companion services.
Contact Information:
ABI contact information
State waiver website:
ABI website
Program Data:
ABI 2006 participant data
ABI 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: TBI
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, specialized medical equipment and supplies, and personal care
Contact Information:
TBI contact information
State waiver website:
TBI website
Program Data:
TBI 2006 participant data
TBI 2006 expenditure data


State: GA
Waiver name: Indep. Care TBI
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities, including TBI, aged 21-64 who meet the nursing facility or hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: service coordination, respite, specialized medical equipment and supplies, counseling and home modification.
Contact Information:
Indep. Care TBI contact information
State waiver website:
Indep. Care TBI website
Program Data:
Indep. Care TBI 2006 participant data
Indep. Care TBI 2006 expenditure data


State: IA
Waiver name: Brain Injury
Description: This waiver allows persons with brain injury 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, consumer directed attendant care, supported community living, and respite care.
Contact Information:
Brain Injury contact information
State waiver website:
Brain Injury website
Program Data:
Brain Injury 2006 participant data
Brain Injury 2006 expenditure data


State: ID
Waiver name: TBI
Description: This waiver allows persons with a brain injury that occurred on or after age 22 who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care services, rehabilitation, and community and supported living.
Contact Information:
TBI contact information
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
TBI 2006 participant data
TBI 2006 expenditure data


State: IL
Waiver name: Brain Injury
Description: This waiver allows persons of any age with brain injury who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: homemaker, personal assistance services, adult day care, habilitation, supported employment services, and environmental accessibility adaptations.
Contact Information:
217-782-2722
State waiver website:
Brain Injury website
Program Data:
Brain Injury 2006 participant data
Brain Injury 2006 expenditure data


State: IN
Waiver name: Traumatic Brain Injury
Description: This waiver allows persons with brain injury who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, adult companion services, case management, environmental modifications, homemaker, and independent living skills training.
Contact Information:
Traumatic Brain Injury contact information
State waiver website:
Traumatic Brain Injury website
Program Data:
Traumatic Brain Injury 2006 participant data
Traumatic Brain Injury 2006 expenditure data


State: KS
Waiver name: Head Injuries
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 16-55 who have ABI resulting in residual deficits and disabilities who meet the head injury rehabilitation hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal assistance services, medical equipment, home modifications, AT, rehabilitation services, and transitional living skills.
Contact Information:
Head Injuries contact information
State waiver website:
Head Injuries website
Program Data:
Head Injuries 2006 participant data
Head Injuries 2006 expenditure data


State: KY
Waiver name: Brain Injury
Description: This waiver allows persons with ABI between aged 21-65 who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, case management, respite care, environmental modifications, specialized medical equipment and supplies, and community residential services.
Contact Information:
(502) 564-5198
State waiver website:
Brain Injury website
Program Data:
Brain Injury 2006 participant data
Brain Injury 2006 expenditure data


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 2006 participant data
TBI 2006 expenditure data


State: MD
Waiver name: Traumatic Brain Injury
Description: This waiver allows persons with brain injury aged 22-64 who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include residential habilitation, day habilitation, and supported employment services.
Contact Information:
(410) 402-8476
State waiver website:
Traumatic Brain Injury website
Program Data:
Traumatic Brain Injury 2006 participant data
Traumatic Brain Injury 2006 expenditure data


State: MN
Waiver name: Traumatic Brain Injury
Description: This waiver allows children and adults under the age of 65 who have an acquired or traumatic brain injury who require the level of care available in nursing facilities or neurobehavioral hospitals to remain living in their own homes or in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day care services, assisted living services, personal care assistant services, home health, nursing services, and independent living skills.
Contact Information:
Traumatic Brain Injury contact information
State waiver website:
Traumatic Brain Injury website
Program Data:
Traumatic Brain Injury 2006 participant data
Traumatic Brain Injury 2006 expenditure data


State: MS
Waiver name: TBI
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:
601-359-9548
State waiver website:
TBI website
Program Data:
TBI 2006 participant data
TBI 2006 expenditure data


State: ND
Waiver name: TBI
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 18 and above with TBI and meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under the waiver include: case management, residential care, transitional living, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
TBI contact information
State waiver website:
TBI website
Program Data:
TBI 2006 participant data
TBI 2006 expenditure data


State: NE
Waiver name: TBI
Description: This waiver allows persons with TBI who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Assisted living is the only service offered under this waiver.
Contact Information:
TBI contact information
State waiver website:
TBI website
Program Data:
TBI 2006 participant data
TBI 2006 expenditure data


State: NH
Waiver name: ABD
Description: This waiver allows persons with ABI 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 services, day habilitation and environmental modification.
Contact Information:
ABD contact information
State waiver website:
ABD website
Program Data:
ABD 2006 participant data
ABD 2006 expenditure data


State: NJ
Waiver name: TBI
Description: This waiver allows persons with ABI aged 18-65 (must have occurred after the age of 16) who are currently in nursing facilities to return to their homes. Also, this waiver allows those who are currently in the community and at risk for institutionalization to remain living at home. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, community residential services, therapies, structured and supported day programs, and personal care services.
Contact Information:
TBI contact information
State waiver website:
TBI website
Program Data:
TBI 2006 participant data
TBI 2006 expenditure data


State: NY
Waiver name: TBI
Description: This waiver allows persons with TBI aged 18-64 and meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: individualized care coordination, skills building, respite, family support, intensive in-home services, and crisis response.
Contact Information:
TBI contact information
State waiver website:
TBI website
Program Data:
TBI 2006 participant data
TBI 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Commcare
Description: This waiver allows persons with TBI aged 21+ who meet the specialized rehabilitation services level of care to remain living at home and in the community.
Contact Information:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
Commcare website
Program Data:
Commcare 2006 participant data
Commcare 2006 expenditure data


State: SC
Waiver name: Head or Spinal Cord Injured
Description: This waiver provides supports to persons with TBI/SCI who meet the nursing facililty or ICF/MR level of care requirements to remain at home or in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: service coordination; specialized medical equipment and supplies, nursing and personal care
Contact Information:
(803) 898-9798
State waiver website:
Head or Spinal Cord Injured website
Program Data:
Head or Spinal Cord Injured 2006 participant data
Head or Spinal Cord Injured 2006 expenditure data


State: UT
Waiver name: TBI
Description: This waiver allows persons with ABI aged 18+ 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, supported living, supported employment, and transportation.
Contact Information:
(801) 538-6155
State waiver website:
TBI website
Program Data:
TBI 2006 participant data
TBI 2006 expenditure data


State: WI
Waiver name: Brain Injury
Description: This waiver allows persons with brain injury who meet the nursing home or hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, alternative living, supported home care, and day services.
Contact Information:
(608) 266-0547
State waiver website:
Brain Injury website
Program Data:
Brain Injury 2006 participant data
Brain Injury 2006 expenditure data


State: WY
Waiver name: ABI
Description: This waiver allows persons with ABI who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, habilitation, psychological services, occupational services, adaptive equipment, and personal care.
Contact Information:
1-800-378-8581
State waiver website:
ABI website
Program Data:
ABI 2006 participant data
ABI 2006 expenditure data


Waiver target group: Aged


State: AK
Waiver name: Older Alaskans
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: care coordination, adult day care, residential supported living, environmental modifications, and specialized private duty nursing.
Contact Information:
Pacific Coastal Regional Office: (800) 465-3165; South-Central Regional Office (including the Anchorage area): (800) 478-9996; Northern Regional Office: (800) 770-1672
State waiver website:
Older Alaskans website
Program Data:
Older Alaskans 2006 participant data
Older Alaskans 2006 expenditure data


State: AR
Waiver name: DAAS ElderChoices
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community as an alternative to institutionalization. Services offered under this program include: adult day care, adult foster care, chore and homemaker services, home delivered meals, emergency response, and respite care.
Contact Information:
DAAS ElderChoices contact information
State waiver website:
DAAS ElderChoices website
Program Data:
DAAS ElderChoices 2006 participant data
DAAS ElderChoices 2006 expenditure data


State: DE
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services under this waiver include assisted living, home health aide services and skilled nursing visits.
Contact Information:
Assisted Living contact information
State waiver website:
Assisted Living website
Program Data:
Assisted Living 2006 participant data
Assisted Living 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: Nursing Facility Diversion
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who are residents of Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Palm Beach, Martin, Okeechobee, Saint Lucie and Indian River counties who meet the nursing facility level of care and who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare Parts A & B to remain living at home and in the community. Long term care waiver services offered include adult companion, adult day health, assisted living, case management, chore, and consumable medical supplies. Acute-care waiver services offered include mental health services, dental, hearing and visual services, physicians, and prescribed drugs.
Contact Information:
Nursing Facility Diversion contact information
State waiver website:
Nursing Facility Diversion website
Program Data:
Nursing Facility Diversion 2006 participant data
Nursing Facility Diversion 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: Adult Day Health
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at a person's own home or in the community. The only service offered under this waiver is adult day health care.
Contact Information:
Adult Day Health contact information
State waiver website:
Adult Day Health website
Program Data:
Adult Day Health 2006 participant data
Adult Day Health 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: Alzheimer's Disease
Description: This waiver allows persons with Alzheimer's disease who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at a person's own home or in the community. Services offered under this waiver are case management, personal care services and others.
Contact Information:
Alzheimer's Disease contact information
State waiver website:
Alzheimer's Disease website
Program Data:
Alzheimer's Disease 2006 participant data
Alzheimer's Disease 2006 expenditure data


State: IA
Waiver name: Elderly
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: emergency response, homemaker services, home delivered meals, and assistive services.
Contact Information:
Elderly contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly website
Program Data:
Elderly 2006 participant data
Elderly 2006 expenditure data


State: IL
Waiver name: Elderly
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 60+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include homemaker, emergency response, and adult day services.
Contact Information:
Through Case Coordination Units at Elderly contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly website
Program Data:
Elderly 2006 participant data
Elderly 2006 expenditure data


State: KS
Waiver name: Frail Elderly
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who meet Medicaid Long Term Care threshold requirements to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day care, sleep cycle support, wellness monitoring, and respite care.
Contact Information:
Frail Elderly contact information
State waiver website:
Frail Elderly website
Program Data:
Frail Elderly 2006 participant data
Frail Elderly 2006 expenditure data


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 2006 participant data
Frail Elders 2006 expenditure data


State: MD
Waiver name: Senior housing
Description: This waiver allows low-income adults aged 50+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this wavier include: personal care, respite care, assisted living services, AT, home-delivered meals, and environmental modifications.
Contact Information:
Senior housing contact information
State waiver website:
Senior housing website
Program Data:
Senior housing 2006 participant data
Senior housing 2006 expenditure data


State: MN
Waiver name: Elderly
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who meet the level of medical care offered in the nursing home to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: skilled nursing, home health aide, homemaker, companion, personal care assistant, and home modifications.
Contact Information:
(651) 431-2000
State waiver website:
Elderly website
Program Data:
Elderly 2006 participant data
Elderly 2006 expenditure data


State: NH
Waiver name: Elderly and Chronically Ill
Description: This waiver allows chronically ill adults and those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: nursing, emergency response, home health aide, homemaker, residential care and personal care.
Contact Information:
Elderly and Chronically Ill contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly and Chronically Ill website
Program Data:
Elderly and Chronically Ill 2006 participant data
Elderly and Chronically Ill 2006 expenditure data


State: NV
Waiver name: Frail Elderly at Home
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65 or older 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, homemaker services, attendant care, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
Frail Elderly at Home contact information
State waiver website:
Frail Elderly at Home website
Program Data:
Frail Elderly at Home 2006 participant data
Frail Elderly at Home 2006 expenditure data


State: NV
Waiver name: Elderly in Group Care
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65 or older who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Case management and personal care are the services offered under this waiver.
Contact Information:
Elderly in Group Care contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly in Group Care website
Program Data:
Elderly in Group Care 2006 participant data
Elderly in Group Care 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Elderly
Description: This waiver allows disabled persons aged 60+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, home delivered meals, specialized medical equipment and supplies, home health, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
(717) 772-2525
State waiver website:
Elderly website
Program Data:
Elderly 2006 participant data
Elderly 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Independence
Description: This waiver allows adults aged 18 and older with physical disabilities who are not ventilator dependent, require nursing facility level of care, and for whom the primary diagnosis is not mental health or mental retardation to live in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: daily living, community integration, environmental modifications, transportation and respite.
Contact Information:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
Independence website
Program Data:
Independence 2006 participant data
Independence 2006 expenditure data


State: RI
Waiver name: Elderly
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: Case management, Homemaker services, Home health aide services, Minor assistive devices, Minor modifications to the home and Assisted Living
Contact Information:
Elderly contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly website
Program Data:
Elderly 2006 participant data
Elderly 2006 expenditure data


State: SD
Waiver name: Elderly
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: assisted living services, homemaker services, nursing, home delivered meals, emergency response, and adult day care.
Contact Information:
Elderly contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly website
Program Data:
Elderly 2006 participant data
Elderly 2006 expenditure data


State: UT
Waiver name: Elderly
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ 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, homemaker services, emergency response, and home delivered meals.
Contact Information:
Elderly contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly website
Program Data:
Elderly 2006 participant data
Elderly 2006 expenditure data


Waiver target group: Aged/Disabled


State: AL
Waiver name: Elderly and Disabled
Description: This waiver allows for physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ 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, homemaker services, personal care services, skilled and unskilled respite care, adult day health and adult day companion services.
Contact Information:
Elderly and Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly and Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly and Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly and Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: AR
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver will allow individuals aged 21+ who meet the intermediate nursing home level of care to remain living in the community, including in a congregate setting. Services covered under this waiver include 24-hour supervision and limited nursing services.
Contact Information:
501-682-2441
State waiver website:
Assisted Living website
Program Data:
Assisted Living 2006 participant data
Assisted Living 2006 expenditure data


State: CA
Waiver name: MSSP
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who are medically fragile to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day care, housing assistance, chore and personal care assistance, respite, meal services, and transportation.
Contact Information:
MSSP contact information
State waiver website:
MSSP website
Program Data:
MSSP 2006 participant data
MSSP 2006 expenditure data


State: CA
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver provides assisted living, care coordination and other specified benefits to eligible seniors and persons with disabilities who currently reside in Sacramento, San Joaquin and Los Angeles Counties and with a nursing facility level of care.
Contact Information:
916-552-9105
State waiver website:
Assisted Living website
Program Data:
Assisted Living 2006 participant data
Assisted Living 2006 expenditure data


State: CO
Waiver name: Elderly, Blind and Disabled
Description: This waiver is for adults 18 or older and elderly persons over 65 with a functional impairment or blind or physically disabled persons aged 18-64. They are eligible for services such as personal care, respite care, adult day services among others.
Contact Information:
Elderly, Blind and Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly, Blind and Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly, Blind and Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly, Blind and Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: CT
Waiver name: Elderly
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ 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, homemaker services, home delivered meals, and companion services.
Contact Information:
Elderly contact information or Department of Social Services, Alternate Care Unit (800) 445-5394
State waiver website:
Elderly website
Program Data:
Elderly 2006 participant data
Elderly 2006 expenditure data


State: DC
Waiver name: Elderly/Disabled
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled adults aged 18+ who meet nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this program include: personal care aide, respite care, homemaking, and personal emergency response.
Contact Information:
Elderly/Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
Elderly/Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly/Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: DE
Waiver name: Elderly Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ and/or physically disabled persons aged 18+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, adult day services, emergency response system, specialized medical equipment and supplies, and institutional or in-home respite care.
Contact Information:
Elderly Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: Aged/Disabled Adult
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons aged 18+ who meet nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services include: adult day health care, attendant care, case management, homemaker, personal care services, and home-delivered meals.
Contact Information:
Aged/Disabled Adult contact information
State waiver website:
Aged/Disabled Adult website
Program Data:
Aged/Disabled Adult 2006 participant data
Aged/Disabled Adult 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: Channeling
Description: This waiver allows residents from Dade or Broward counties who meet the nursing facility level of care and are aged 65+ to remain living at home and in the community. Services include: case management, caregiver training, personal care assistance, consumable medical supplies and equipment.
Contact Information:
Channeling contact information
State waiver website:
Channeling website
Program Data:
Channeling 2006 participant data
Channeling 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: Assisted Living for the Elderly
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ and/or those physically disabled persons aged 60-64 who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services include: case management, assisted living, and incontinence supplies.
Contact Information:
Assisted Living for the Elderly contact information
State waiver website:
Assisted Living for the Elderly website
Program Data:
Assisted Living for the Elderly 2006 participant data
Assisted Living for the Elderly 2006 expenditure data


State: GA
Waiver name: Community Care
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to return to their homes, the homes of caregivers or other community settings. Services offered under this waiver include: service coordination, respite care, adult day healthcare, alternative living services (personal care home), and home delivered meals.
Contact Information:
(404) 656-4507
State waiver website:
Community Care website
Program Data:
Community Care 2006 participant data
Community Care 2006 expenditure data


State: HI
Waiver name: Residential Alternatives
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community by providing them with a residence in the form of an adult foster home, adult residential care home, or assisted living facility. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, personal care, home making services, and transportation.
Contact Information:
Residential Alternatives contact information
State waiver website:
Residential Alternatives website
Program Data:
Residential Alternatives 2006 participant data
Residential Alternatives 2006 expenditure data


State: HI
Waiver name: Nursing Home w/o Walls
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community as an alternative to institutionalization. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, personal assistance, private duty nursing, home delivered meals, respite, and adult day health.
Contact Information:
Nursing Home w/o Walls contact information
State waiver website:
Nursing Home w/o Walls website
Program Data:
Nursing Home w/o Walls 2006 participant data
Nursing Home w/o Walls 2006 expenditure data


State: ID
Waiver name: PCS for Aged and Disabled
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons aged 18+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: attendant care, adult residential care, consultation, and homemaker services.
Contact Information:
PCS for Aged and Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
PCS for Aged and Disabled website
Program Data:
PCS for Aged and Disabled 2006 participant data
PCS for Aged and Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: IL
Waiver name: Supportive Living Facil. Services
Description: This waiver allows persons with physically disabilities aged 22+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, intermittent nursing, housekeeping, transportation, health promotion and exercise programming.
Contact Information:
217-782-1200
State waiver website:
Supportive Living Facil. Services website
Program Data:
Supportive Living Facil. Services 2006 participant data
Supportive Living Facil. Services 2006 expenditure data


State: IN
Waiver name: Aged and Disabled
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adapted aids and devices, adult day services, attendant services, case management, homemaker and respite.
Contact Information:
Aged and Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Aged and Disabled website
Program Data:
Aged and Disabled 2006 participant data
Aged and Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: IN
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ 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 assisted living.
Contact Information:
Assisted Living contact information
State waiver website:
Assisted Living website
Program Data:
Assisted Living 2006 participant data
Assisted Living 2006 expenditure data


State: KY
Waiver name: HCB (A/D)
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ 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, homemaker services, personal care services, and adult day health services.
Contact Information:
https://apps.chfs.ky.gov/office_phone/
State waiver website:
HCB (A/D) website
Program Data:
HCB (A/D) 2006 participant data
HCB (A/D) 2006 expenditure data


State: LA
Waiver name: ADHC
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons aged 22+ 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, health services, direct care services, social services, nutrition and transportation.
Contact Information:
(866) 758-5035
State waiver website:
ADHC website
Program Data:
ADHC 2006 participant data
ADHC 2006 expenditure data


State: LA
Waiver name: Elderly/Disabled
Description: This waiver allows the elderly and disabled who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care attendant, case management, household supports, personal supervision, environmental modifications and transitional services.
Contact Information:
(866) 758-5035
State waiver website:
Elderly/Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly/Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly/Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: ME
Waiver name: A/D
Description: This waiver allows disabled persons aged 18 and older 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, home health, environmental modifications, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
A/D contact information
State waiver website:
A/D website
Program Data:
A/D 2006 participant data
A/D 2006 expenditure data


State: MI
Waiver name: Elderly and Disabled
Description: This waiver allows older adults or disabled persons who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care supervision, homemaker services, respite services, adult day care, environmental modifications, and private duty nursing.
Contact Information:
Elderly and Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly and Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly and Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly and Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: MO
Waiver name: Aged/Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 63+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: homemaker/chore, respite, home delivered meals and adult day care.
Contact Information:
Aged/Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Aged/Disabled website
Program Data:
Aged/Disabled 2006 participant data
Aged/Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: MS
Waiver name: Elderly and 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:
601-359-9549
State waiver website:
Elderly and Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly and Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly and Disabled 2006 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:
601-359-6141
State waiver website:
Assisted Living website
Program Data:
Assisted Living 2006 participant data
Assisted Living 2006 expenditure data


State: MT
Waiver name: Elderly/Physically Disabled
Description: This waiver allows elderly persons 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, adult residential care, environmental modifications, adult day health, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
1-800-219-7035
State waiver website:
Elderly/Physically Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly/Physically Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly/Physically Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: NC
Waiver name: Elderly and Disabled
Description: This waiver allows disabled persons aged 18+ 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, CAP/DA in-home aide, telephone alert, and medical supplies.
Contact Information:
Elderly and Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly and Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly and Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly and Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: NC
Waiver name: CAP Choice
Description: This waiver allows disabled persons aged 21+ who live in Cabarrus, Duplin, Forsyth and Surry counties and meet the nursing facility level of care to remain in the home and community. Services offered under this waiver include: medical equipment and supllies, case management and personal care.
Contact Information:
CAP Choice contact information
State waiver website:
CAP Choice website
Program Data:
CAP Choice 2006 participant data
CAP Choice 2006 expenditure data


State: ND
Waiver name: Aged/Disabled
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under the waiver include: case management, respite care, personal care service, chore service, homemaker services, and specialized medical equipment.
Contact Information:
Aged/Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Aged/Disabled website
Program Data:
Aged/Disabled 2006 participant data
Aged/Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: NE
Waiver name: Aged and Disabled
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: chore services, emergency response, assisted living, and respite care.
Contact Information:
Aged and Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Aged and Disabled website
Program Data:
Aged and Disabled 2006 participant data
Aged and Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: NJ
Waiver name: CCPED (elderly/disabled)
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons aged 18+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: respite, homemaker, social adult day care, and case management.
Contact Information:
1-877-222-3737
State waiver website:
CCPED (elderly/disabled) website
Program Data:
CCPED (elderly/disabled) 2006 participant data
CCPED (elderly/disabled) 2006 expenditure data


State: NJ
Waiver name: Enhanced Community Options
Description: This waiver allows persons who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult family care, case management, assisted living, personal care, and homemaker services.
Contact Information:
1-877-222-3737
State waiver website:
Enhanced Community Options website
Program Data:
Enhanced Community Options 2006 participant data
Enhanced Community Options 2006 expenditure data


State: NM
Waiver name: Aged/disabled
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ 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, homemaker/personal care services, emergency response, respite, and private duty nursing.
Contact Information:
Aged/disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Aged/disabled website
Program Data:
Aged/disabled 2006 participant data
Aged/disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: NV
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. This waiver is restricted to Las Vegas, Clark county. Services offered under this waiver include: case management and assisted living.
Contact Information:
Assisted Living contact information
State waiver website:
https://dhcfp.nv.gov/Waivers/CMSwaivers.htm
Program Data:
Assisted Living 2006 participant data
Assisted Living 2006 expenditure data


State: NY
Waiver name: Aged and Disabled
Description: This waiver is available to persons who are eligible for placement in a nursing home and choose to receive services at home. Waiver services may include the following: Case management, home delivered or congregate meals, housing improvements, respiratory therapy, medical social services and respite care.
Contact Information:
Aged and Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Aged and Disabled website
Program Data:
Aged and Disabled 2006 participant data
Aged and Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: OH
Waiver name: Passport
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: home care attendant services, emergency response, home delivered meals, and special medical equipment and supplies.
Contact Information:
Passport contact information
State waiver website:
Passport website
Program Data:
Passport 2006 participant data
Passport 2006 expenditure data


State: OH
Waiver name: Choices
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: daily living services, emergency response, nursing services, and home delivered meals.
Contact Information:
Choices contact information
State waiver website:
Choices website
Program Data:
Choices 2006 participant data
Choices 2006 expenditure data


State: OK
Waiver name: Advantage Program
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: prescribed drugs, specialized medical equipment & supplies, comprehensive home care services, case management, and home delivered services.
Contact Information:
(405) 522-3078
State waiver website:
Advantage Program website
Program Data:
Advantage Program 2006 participant data
Advantage Program 2006 expenditure data


State: OR
Waiver name: Aging & Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: support services brokerage, community living and inclusion, and non-medical transportation.
Contact Information:
Aging & Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Aging & Disabled website
Program Data:
Aging & Disabled 2006 participant data
Aging & Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: RI
Waiver name: Elderly and Disabled
Description: This waiver provides the following services to eligible disabled and aged adults: homemaker services, home health aide services, case management services, adaptive equipment and minor home modifications.
Contact Information:
Elderly and Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly and Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly and Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly and Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: RI
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver allows persons who are disabled or aged 65+ to live in a Licensed Assisted Living Facilities. Services offered under this waiver include: Case management, housekeeping, and personal care
Contact Information:
Assisted Living contact information
State waiver website:
Assisted Living website
Program Data:
Assisted Living 2006 participant data
Assisted Living 2006 expenditure data


State: RI
Waiver name: Personal Choice
Description: This waiver allows persons with disabilities or aged 65+ to manage their own attendant services in order to remain at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: self directed personal care and supplies
Contact Information:
Personal Choice contact information
State waiver website:
Personal Choice website
Program Data:
Personal Choice 2006 participant data
Personal Choice 2006 expenditure data


State: SC
Waiver name: Elderly/disabled
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and persons aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal assistance services, adult day health services, respite, specialized medical equipment and supplies, and home delivered meals.
Contact Information:
Elderly/disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly/disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly/disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly/disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: SC
Waiver name: SC Choice
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons who meet the subacute nursing home level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: prescription drugs, special medical supplies, private duty nursing, and personal care.
Contact Information:
SC Choice contact information
State waiver website:
SC Choice website
Program Data:
SC Choice 2006 participant data
SC Choice 2006 expenditure data


State: TN
Waiver name: Shelby County Aged/Disabled
Description: Eligible participants in the Shelby County waiver are now part of the statewide Elderly and Disabled HCBS waiver. Services include adult day care, assisted living, personal care services and others.
Contact Information:
1-877-224-0219
State waiver website:
Shelby County Aged/Disabled website
Program Data:
Shelby County Aged/Disabled 2006 participant data
Shelby County Aged/Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: TN
Waiver name: Aged/disabled
Description: This waiver 65 years of age and older OR be an adult 21 years of age and older with a physical disability. Services include adult day care, assisted living, personal care services and others.
Contact Information:
Aged/disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Aged/disabled website
Program Data:
Aged/disabled 2006 participant data
Aged/disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: TN
Waiver name: Aged/Disabled Statewide
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled 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: case management, homemaker services, personal care, respite, and home delivered meals.
Contact Information:
1-877-224-0219
State waiver website:
Aged/Disabled Statewide website
Program Data:
Aged/Disabled Statewide 2006 participant data
Aged/Disabled Statewide 2006 expenditure data


State: TX
Waiver name: Community Based Alternatives
Description: This waiver allows elderly persons (65+) and persons over 21 with a disability, who meet nursing facility level of care, to live in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adaptive aids, medical supplies, adult foster care, assisted living/residential care, consumer directed services and emergency response.
Contact Information:
Community Based Alternatives contact information
State waiver website:
Community Based Alternatives website
Program Data:
Community Based Alternatives 2006 participant data
Community Based Alternatives 2006 expenditure data


State: TX
Waiver name: STAR PLUS
Description: This waiver is similar to the CBA waiver except that services are provided by managed care organizations. This waiver allows elderly persons (65+) and persons over 21 with a disability, who meet nursing facility criteria, to live in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adaptive aids, medical supplies, adult foster care, assisted living/residential care, consumer directed services and emergency response.
Contact Information:
STAR PLUS contact information
State waiver website:
STAR PLUS website
Program Data:
STAR PLUS 2006 participant data
STAR PLUS 2006 expenditure data


State: VA
Waiver name: Elderly and Disabled with Consumer Direction
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: facilitator expenditures and consumer-directed personal assistance services.
Contact Information:
Elderly and Disabled with Consumer Direction contact information
State waiver website:
Elderly and Disabled with Consumer Direction website
Program Data:
Elderly and Disabled with Consumer Direction 2006 participant data
Elderly and Disabled with Consumer Direction 2006 expenditure data


State: WA
Waiver name: COPES Aged/Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, emergency response, assisted living, and adult family home care.
Contact Information:
COPES Aged/Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
COPES Aged/Disabled website
Program Data:
COPES Aged/Disabled 2006 participant data
COPES Aged/Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: WA
Waiver name: Medically Needy Residential
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult family home, boarding home care, skilled nursing, specialized medical equipment, transportation, and client training.
Contact Information:
Medically Needy Residential contact information
State waiver website:
Medically Needy Residential website
Program Data:
Medically Needy Residential 2006 participant data
Medically Needy Residential 2006 expenditure data


State: WA
Waiver name: Medically Needy In Home
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, emergency response, skilled nursing, home delivered meals, transportation, and home health aide.
Contact Information:
Medically Needy In Home contact information
State waiver website:
Medically Needy In Home website
Program Data:
Medically Needy In Home 2006 participant data
Medically Needy In Home 2006 expenditure data


State: WI
Waiver name: Community Options Program (A/D)
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ 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, emergency response, transportation, home delivered meals, and habilitation.
Contact Information:
Community Options Program (A/D) contact information
State waiver website:
Community Options Program (A/D) website
Program Data:
Community Options Program (A/D) 2006 participant data
Community Options Program (A/D) 2006 expenditure data


State: WI
Waiver name: Family Care Aged/Disabled
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons who meet the hospital/acute level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Family care is the only service offered under this waiver.
Contact Information:
Family Care Aged/Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Family Care Aged/Disabled website
Program Data:
Family Care Aged/Disabled 2006 participant data
Family Care Aged/Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: WV
Waiver name: Aged/Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: homemaker services, case management, transportation, and nursing assessment.
Contact Information:
Aged/Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Aged/Disabled website
Program Data:
Aged/Disabled 2006 participant data
Aged/Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: WY
Waiver name: Elderly/Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ 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, home delivered meals, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
(307) 777-7986
State waiver website:
Elderly/Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly/Disabled 2006 participant data
Elderly/Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: WY
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ 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 residential services.
Contact Information:
(866) 571-0944
State waiver website:
Assisted Living website
Program Data:
Assisted Living 2006 participant data
Assisted Living 2006 expenditure data


Waiver target group: Disabled/Physically Disabled


State: AK
Waiver name: Adult Disabled
Description: This waiver allows disabled persons aged 21-64 who meet the nursing facility level of care (for more than 30 days a years) to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: care coordination, residential supported living, residential habilitation, respite care, environmental modification, and specialized equipment.
Contact Information:
Pacific Coastal Regional Office: (800) 465-3165; South-Central Regional Office (including the Anchorage area): (800) 478-9996; Northern Regional Office: (800) 770-1672
State waiver website:
Adult Disabled website
Program Data:
Adult Disabled 2006 participant data
Adult Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: AL
Waiver name: SAIL
Description: This waiver allows persons with specific medical diagnoses such as quadriplegia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, muscular dystrophy, severe cerebral palsy, stroke and other substantial neurological impairments, severely debilitating diseases or rare genetic diseases to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include case management, environmental accessibility adaptations, emergency response, medical supplies, and personal assistance services.
Contact Information:
SAIL contact information
State waiver website:
SAIL website
Program Data:
SAIL 2006 participant data
SAIL 2006 expenditure data


State: AL
Waiver name: Technology Assisted
Description: This waiver allows individuals who were receiving private duty nursing services through the Medicaid EPSDT Program who will no longer be eligible for the service upon turning 21, to continue to receive these services in order to remain living at home and in the community. Services provided under this waiver include private duty nursing, personal care/attendant services, medical supplies, assistive technology and targeted case management.
Contact Information:
Technology Assisted contact information
State waiver website:
Technology Assisted website
Program Data:
Technology Assisted 2006 participant data
Technology Assisted 2006 expenditure data


State: AR
Waiver name: APD
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 21-64 who meet the criteria for intermediate nursing home care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: attendant care and environmental modification. Persons must be able to supervise their service providers whom they may choose from the list of eligible providers.
Contact Information:
APD contact information
State waiver website:
APD website
Program Data:
APD 2006 participant data
APD 2006 expenditure data


State: AR
Waiver name: Respite-PD
Description: Ended 2005
Contact Information:
Ended 2005
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
APD 2006 participant data
APD 2006 expenditure data


State: AR
Waiver name: Respite-MR/DD
Description: Ended 2005
Contact Information:
Ended 2005
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
APD 2006 participant data
APD 2006 expenditure data


State: CA
Waiver name: Nursing Facility A/B
Description: HCBS Waivers allow states that participate in Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal in California, to develop creative alternatives for individuals who would otherwise require care in a nursing facility or hospital. Medi-Cal has an agreement with the Federal Government, which allows for waiver services to be offered in either a home or community setting. The services offered under the waiver must cost no more than the alternative institutional level of care. Recipients of HCBS Waivers must have full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility.
Contact Information:
(916) 552-9105
State waiver website:
Nursing Facility A/B website
Program Data:
Nursing Facility A/B 2006 participant data
Nursing Facility A/B 2006 expenditure data


State: CA
Waiver name: In Home Medical Care
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled individuals who meet the acute level of care for a minimum of 90 days to remain living at home and in the community as an alternative to hospitalization. Persons in this waiver typically have a catastrophic illness or injury and are dependent on medical technology to replace or supplant major organ systems. Services offered by this waiver include: private duty nursing, certified home health aide services, minor home modifications, and therapies.
Contact Information:
In Home Medical Care contact information
State waiver website:
In Home Medical Care website
Program Data:
In Home Medical Care 2006 participant data
In Home Medical Care 2006 expenditure data


State: CA
Waiver name: Nursing Facility Subacute
Description: The purpose of the HCBS NF/AH Waiver is to provide Medi-Cal beneficiaries with long-term medical conditions, who meet the acute hospital, adult or pediatric subacute nursing facility, distinct-part nursing facility, adult or pediatric Level B (skilled) nursing facility, or Level A (intermediate) nursing facility (NF) LOC with the option of returning to and/or remaining in his/her home or home-like setting in the community in lieu of institutionalization.
Contact Information:
Nursing Facility Subacute contact information
State waiver website:
Nursing Facility Subacute website
Program Data:
Nursing Facility Subacute 2006 participant data
Nursing Facility Subacute 2006 expenditure data


State: CT
Waiver name: PC Assistance
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities aged 18-64 to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: consumer-directed personal care assistance services.
Contact Information:
PC Assistance contact information
State waiver website:
PC Assistance website
Program Data:
PC Assistance 2006 participant data
PC Assistance 2006 expenditure data


State: IA
Waiver name: Physical Disabilities
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: consumer-directed attendant care, emergency response, home modification, and medical equipment.
Contact Information:
Physical Disabilities contact information
State waiver website:
Physical Disabilities website
Program Data:
Physical Disabilities 2006 participant data
Physical Disabilities 2006 expenditure data


State: IL
Waiver name: Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities (including ventilator dependent adults), aged 59 and younger who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal assistance services, homemaker, adult day care, environmental accessibility adaptations, and home delivered meals.
Contact Information:
(217) 782-2722
State waiver website:
Disabled website
Program Data:
Disabled 2006 participant data
Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: KS
Waiver name: Physically disabled
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons and/or those aged 65+ who need personal assistance to accomplish normal activities to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal assistance services, medical equipment, home modifications, independent living counseling, and consumer directed attendant option (age 18 and older).
Contact Information:
Physically disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Physically disabled website
Program Data:
Physically disabled 2006 participant data
Physically disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: KY
Waiver name: MW2: Ventilator Dependent
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons who meet the hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. This waiver provides private duty nursing and respiratory services.
Contact Information:
(502) 564-5560
State waiver website:
MW2: Ventilator Dependent website
Program Data:
MW2: Ventilator Dependent 2006 participant data
MW2: Ventilator Dependent 2006 expenditure data


State: LA
Waiver name: PCA (Adults w/ sensory loss
Description: Ended 2005
Contact Information:

State waiver website:

Program Data:
MW2: Ventilator Dependent 2006 participant data
MW2: Ventilator Dependent 2006 expenditure data


State: MD
Waiver name: Adult with Physical Disabilities
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities aged 18+ to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal assistances services, skilled nursing supervision, environmental accessibility adaptations, and financial management of self-directed employer services.
Contact Information:
Adult with Physical Disabilities contact information
State waiver website:
Adult with Physical Disabilities website
Program Data:
Adult with Physical Disabilities 2006 participant data
Adult with Physical Disabilities 2006 expenditure data


State: ME
Waiver name: Physically Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons with severe physical disabilities aged 18+ to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, personal care, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
Physically Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Physically Disabled website
Program Data:
Physically Disabled 2006 participant data
Physically Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: MN
Waiver name: Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65 and younger who meet the level of care offered in the nursing facility to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day care, assisted living services, personal care assistant services, medical supplies and equipment, homemaker services, and respite care.
Contact Information:
(651) 431-2000
State waiver website:
Disabled website
Program Data:
Disabled 2006 participant data
Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: MN
Waiver name: Community Alternative Care
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65 and under who meet the hospital level of care to remain living at a person's own home or in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, home health, nursing services, personal care assistance, prescribed medication, and medical supplies and equipment.
Contact Information:
Community Alternative Care contact information
State waiver website:
Community Alternative Care website
Program Data:
Community Alternative Care 2006 participant data
Community Alternative Care 2006 expenditure data


State: MO
Waiver name: Independent Living
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities aged 18-64 who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal assistance services, environmental accessibility adaptations, specialized medical equipment and supplies, and case management.
Contact Information:
Independent Living contact information
State waiver website:
Independent Living website
Program Data:
Independent Living 2006 participant data
Independent Living 2006 expenditure data


State: MO
Waiver name: Physically Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 21+ with a physical disability who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: private duty nursing, specialized medical equipment and supplies, and personal care
Contact Information:
Physically Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Physically Disabled website
Program Data:
Physically Disabled 2006 participant data
Physically Disabled 2006 expenditure data


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:
601-359-9548
State waiver website:
Independent Living website
Program Data:
Independent Living 2006 participant data
Independent Living 2006 expenditure data


State: NJ
Waiver name: Community Resources for People with Disabilities (CRPD)
Description: This waiver allows blind or disabled children or adults who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Case management and private duty nursing are the services offered by this waiver.
Contact Information:
Community Resources for People with Disabilities (CRPD) contact information
State waiver website:
Community Resources for People with Disabilities (CRPD) website
Program Data:
Community Resources for People with Disabilities (CRPD) 2006 participant data
Community Resources for People with Disabilities (CRPD) 2006 expenditure data


State: NV
Waiver name: Physically Disabled
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons 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, emergency response, homemaker services, home delivered meals, and attendant care.
Contact Information:
Physically Disabled contact information
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
Physically Disabled 2006 participant data
Physically Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: OH
Waiver name: Home Care
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: habilitation services, transportation services, therapy services, prescribed drugs, and residential care services.
Contact Information:
Home Care contact information
State waiver website:
Home Care website
Program Data:
Home Care 2006 participant data
Home Care 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Attendant Care
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled persons aged 18-59 who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: service coordination, attendant care services, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
1-866-286-3636
State waiver website:
Attendant Care website
Program Data:
Attendant Care 2006 participant data
Attendant Care 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Deaf/Blind (Elwyn)
Description: This waiver allows persons who are deaf or deaf and blind aged 40+ who reside in Valley View Facility or another residence in Delaware County to access community-based services. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, home health, special medical equipment and supplies, therapeutic services, and transportation.
Contact Information:
717-787-8091
State waiver website:
Deaf/Blind (Elwyn) website
Program Data:
Deaf/Blind (Elwyn) 2006 participant data
Deaf/Blind (Elwyn) 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Michael Dallas
Description: This waiver allows persons who are technology-dependent to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: nursing services, case management, attendant care, and respite.
Contact Information:
717-787-8091
State waiver website:
Michael Dallas website
Program Data:
Michael Dallas 2006 participant data
Michael Dallas 2006 expenditure data


State: RI
Waiver name: Habilitative
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities 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 attendants, environmental accessibility adaptations, and specialized equipment and supplies.
Contact Information:
Habilitative contact information
State waiver website:
Habilitative website
Program Data:
Habilitative 2006 participant data
Habilitative 2006 expenditure data


State: RI
Waiver name: Physically Handicapped
Description: This waiver allows severely physically disabled people to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management services,personal care services, minor assistive devices, minor modifications to the home and training.
Contact Information:
Physically Handicapped contact information
State waiver website:
Physically Handicapped website
Program Data:
Physically Handicapped 2006 participant data
Physically Handicapped 2006 expenditure data


State: SC
Waiver name: Mechanical Ventilator
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 21+ who are dependent on mechanical ventilators who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: environmental modifications, attendant care, and personal care.
Contact Information:
Mechanical Ventilator contact information
State waiver website:
Mechanical Ventilator website
Program Data:
Mechanical Ventilator 2006 participant data
Mechanical Ventilator 2006 expenditure data


State: SD
Waiver name: Quad ADLS
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities aged 18+ who meet the nursing facility level of care and who are able to manage and direct their own services to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, personal attendant services, consumer preparation services, nursing, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
Quad ADLS contact information
State waiver website:
Quad ADLS website
Program Data:
Quad ADLS 2006 participant data
Quad ADLS 2006 expenditure data


State: TX
Waiver name: Multiple Disabilities
Description: This waiver allows deaf-blind persons with at least one other disability who meet the ICF/MR level of care to live in the community. Services offered under this waiver include adaptive aids, medical supplies, assisted living, consumer directed services, case management and chore services.
Contact Information:
Multiple Disabilities contact information
State waiver website:
Multiple Disabilities website
Program Data:
Multiple Disabilities 2006 participant data
Multiple Disabilities 2006 expenditure data


State: UT
Waiver name: Phys Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities aged 18+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal attendant services, emergency response, consumer preparation, and local area support coordination liaison.
Contact Information:
801-538-6155
State waiver website:
Phys Disabled website
Program Data:
Phys Disabled 2006 participant data
Phys Disabled 2006 expenditure data


State: VA
Waiver name: Technology Assisted
Description: This waiver allows persons who use technological assistance and meet the nursing facility or specialized care level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: private duty nursing, personal care, respite, environmental modifications and assistive technologies.
Contact Information:
Technology Assisted contact information
State waiver website:
Technology Assisted website
Program Data:
Technology Assisted 2006 participant data
Technology Assisted 2006 expenditure data


Waiver target group: Children


State: AK
Waiver name: Children w/complex med. conds.
Description: This waiver allows for disabled children aged 21 and younger who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services include: care coordination, respite care, residential habilitation, specialized equipment and supplies, and supported employment.
Contact Information:
Pacific Coastal Regional Office: (800) 465-3165; South-Central Regional Office (including the Anchorage area): (800) 478-9996; Northern Regional Office: (800) 770-1672
State waiver website:
Children w/complex med. conds. website
Program Data:
Children w/complex med. conds. 2006 participant data
Children w/complex med. conds. 2006 expenditure data


State: CO
Waiver name: Children
Description: This waiver allows children aged 17 and younger who are at risk for institutionalization, but who would otherwise be ineligible for Medicaid due to excess parental income and/or resources, to remain living at home and in the community. Case management is the only service offered by this waiver.
Contact Information:
Children contact information
State waiver website:
Children website
Program Data:
Children 2006 participant data
Children 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: Model (Children's Medical)
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 21 and younger who are diagnosed as having a degenerative spinocerebellar disease and who meet the hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services include model waiver case management and respite care.
Contact Information:
Model (Children's Medical) contact information
State waiver website:
Model (Children's Medical) website
Program Data:
Model (Children's Medical) 2006 participant data
Model (Children's Medical) 2006 expenditure data


State: GA
Waiver name: Oxygen/vent dependent kids
Description: This waiver allows children with special medical care needs to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: private duty nursing, medical day care services, and transportation.
Contact Information:
Oxygen/vent dependent kids contact information
State waiver website:
Oxygen/vent dependent kids website
Program Data:
Oxygen/vent dependent kids 2006 participant data
Oxygen/vent dependent kids 2006 expenditure data


State: HI
Waiver name: Medically Fragile
Description: This waiver allows medically fragile children aged 21 and younger who meet the nursing facility or subacute hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. In order to be eligible for this waiver, the child must have at least 2 caregivers trained to provide the care in an appropriately equipped home. Services offered under this waiver include: attendant care, medical equipment and supplies, respite care, and case management.
Contact Information:
Medically Fragile contact information
State waiver website:
Medically Fragile website
Program Data:
Medically Fragile 2006 participant data
Medically Fragile 2006 expenditure data


State: IL
Waiver name: Tech Dependent Children
Description: This waiver allows medically fragile persons under the age of 21 who meet the skilled pediatric nursing facility or hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: private duty nursing, home health aide services, special medical equipment and supplies, environmental modifications, and respite care.
Contact Information:
1-800-322-3722
State waiver website:
Tech Dependent Children website
Program Data:
Tech Dependent Children 2006 participant data
Tech Dependent Children 2006 expenditure data


State: IN
Waiver name: Serious Emotional Disturbance Children
Description: This waiver serves children age 4 through 21, who are eligible for placement in a state psychiatric hospital due to a primary diagnosis of serious emotional disturbance. Services offered under this waiver include respite care, family support and training and independent skills training.
Contact Information:
317-232-7939
State waiver website:
Serious Emotional Disturbance Children website
Program Data:
Serious Emotional Disturbance Children 2006 participant data
Serious Emotional Disturbance Children 2006 expenditure data


State: IN
Waiver name: Medically Fragile Children
Description: Ended July 2006
Contact Information:
Ended July 2006
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
Medically Fragile Children 2006 participant data
Medically Fragile Children 2006 expenditure data


State: KS
Waiver name: Kids with severe emotional disturbance
Description: This waiver allows children aged 18 and younger (or those between the ages of 18 and 21 if they had received at least 12 months of intensive services between the ages of 16 and 18 and services have continued after age 18) who meet the definition of severely emotionally disabled and meet the admission criteria for a state mental health hospital to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: wraparound facilitation/support, independent living/skill building services, parent support and training, and respite care.
Contact Information:
Kids with severe emotional disturbance contact information
State waiver website:
Kids with severe emotional disturbance website
Program Data:
Kids with severe emotional disturbance 2006 participant data
Kids with severe emotional disturbance 2006 expenditure data


State: KS
Waiver name: Technology Assisted Children
Description: This waiver allows medically fragile children aged 18 and younger who are dependent upon mechanical ventilators or intravenous administration of nutritional substances or drugs who meet the hospital level of care, but would otherwise be ineligible for Medicaid, to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: respite care, medical equipment and supplies, and case management.
Contact Information:
Technology Assisted Children contact information
State waiver website:
Technology Assisted Children website
Program Data:
Technology Assisted Children 2006 participant data
Technology Assisted Children 2006 expenditure data


State: LA
Waiver name: MR/DD Children's Choice
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD children aged 18 and younger who currently live at home or will leave an institution to return home to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: family support, family training, center-based respite, environmental accessibility adaptations, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
MR/DD Children's Choice contact information
State waiver website:
MR/DD Children's Choice website
Program Data:
MR/DD Children's Choice 2006 participant data
MR/DD Children's Choice 2006 expenditure data


State: MD
Waiver name: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Description: This waiver allows children below 21 who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who receive more than 15 hours per week of special education and related services and who meet an ICF-MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: respite care, environmental modifications, intensive individual support services, therapeutic integration, and family training.
Contact Information:
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder contact information
State waiver website:
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder website
Program Data:
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 2006 participant data
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 2006 expenditure data


State: MD
Waiver name: Disabled children
Description: This waiver allows medically fragile or technologically dependent persons aged 22 and younger who meet the hospital or nursing facility level of care to receive services at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, home health aide, and private duty nursing.
Contact Information:
(410) 987-1048 or (301) 621-7830
State waiver website:
Disabled children website
Program Data:
Disabled children 2006 participant data
Disabled children 2006 expenditure data


State: MI
Waiver name: Children
Description: This waiver allows children with DD aged 18 and younger who have challenging behaviors and/or complex medical needs and are eligible for, or at risk of, placement into an ICF/MR to remain in their parent's home (or return to their parent's home from out-of-home placements) regardless of the parent's income. Services offered under this waiver include: family training, therapies, community living supports, transportation, respite care, and environmental accessibility adaptations.
Contact Information:
(517) 241-5757
State waiver website:
Children website
Program Data:
Children 2006 participant data
Children 2006 expenditure data


State: NC
Waiver name: Children
Description: This waiver allows medically fragile children aged 18 and younger who meet long-term hospital or nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, personal care, CC hourly nursing, non-institutional respite, and waiver supplies.
Contact Information:
Children contact information
State waiver website:
Children website
Program Data:
Children 2006 participant data
Children 2006 expenditure data


State: NE
Waiver name: Disabled children <5
Description: This waiver allows infants and toddlers who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Respite is the only serviced offered under this waiver.
Contact Information:
Disabled children <5 contact information
State waiver website:
Disabled children <5 website
Program Data:
Disabled children <5 2006 participant data
Disabled children <5 2006 expenditure data


State: NE
Waiver name: MR Children
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD children who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: habilitation, respite, habilitative day care, and respite.
Contact Information:
MR Children contact information
State waiver website:
MR Children website
Program Data:
MR Children 2006 participant data
MR Children 2006 expenditure data


State: NM
Waiver name: Medically Fragile Children
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who are medically fragile to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, private duty nursing, home health aide, and therapies.
Contact Information:
Medically Fragile Children contact information
State waiver website:
Medically Fragile Children website
Program Data:
Medically Fragile Children 2006 participant data
Medically Fragile Children 2006 expenditure data


State: NY
Waiver name: Sev dis Kids
Description: This waiver allows children aged 5-17 with complex health and mental health needs who meet an institutional level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: service coordination, independent skills training, home and community support services, and community integration counseling.
Contact Information:
Sev dis Kids contact information
State waiver website:
Sev dis Kids website
Program Data:
Sev dis Kids 2006 participant data
Sev dis Kids 2006 expenditure data


State: NY
Waiver name: Care At Home Combined
Description: This waiver provides in-home services so that families can bring physically disabled children home from the hospital or nursing facility. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, home adaptation, and respite.
Contact Information:
Care At Home Combined contact information
State waiver website:
Care At Home Combined website
Program Data:
Care At Home Combined 2006 participant data
Care At Home Combined 2006 expenditure data


State: NY
Waiver name: Care at Home III
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Case management, therapies, and respite care are the services offered under this waiver.
Contact Information:
Care at Home III contact information
State waiver website:
Care at Home III website
Program Data:
Care at Home III 2006 participant data
Care at Home III 2006 expenditure data


State: NY
Waiver name: Care at Home IV
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Case management, therapies, and respite care are the services offered under this waiver.
Contact Information:
Care at Home IV contact information
State waiver website:
Care at Home IV website
Program Data:
Care at Home IV 2006 participant data
Care at Home IV 2006 expenditure data


State: NY
Waiver name: Care at Home VI
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Case management, therapies, and respite care are the services offered under this waiver.
Contact Information:
Care at Home VI contact information
State waiver website:
Care at Home VI website
Program Data:
Care at Home VI 2006 participant data
Care at Home VI 2006 expenditure data


State: OK
Waiver name: In-Home Supports for Children
Description: This waiver serves MR/DD persons aged 3-17 on the waiting list of the "Community" MR/DD Waiver. Services offered under this waiver include: habilitation services, adaptive equipment, architectural modifications, transportation, and homemaker services.
Contact Information:
In-Home Supports for Children contact information
State waiver website:
In-Home Supports for Children website
Program Data:
In-Home Supports for Children 2006 participant data
In-Home Supports for Children 2006 expenditure data


State: OR
Waiver name: Hospital Model
Description: This waiver allows children with special care needs who meet the hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: specialized medical equipment and supplies, environmental access adaptation, and homemaker services.
Contact Information:
Hospital Model contact information
State waiver website:
Hospital Model website
Program Data:
Hospital Model 2006 participant data
Hospital Model 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: Infants, Toddlers, & Family- MR
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD children aged 3 and younger who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: social work, audiology, health service, nutrition, therapies, and special instruction.
Contact Information:
717-346-1119
State waiver website:
Infants, Toddlers, & Family- MR website
Program Data:
Infants, Toddlers, & Family- MR 2006 participant data
Infants, Toddlers, & Family- MR 2006 expenditure data


State: TX
Waiver name: Med Depend Kids
Description: This waiver allows children with special care needs who meet the nursing facility criteria to live in the home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adaptive aids, adjunct support services such as independent living, minor home modifications and respite.
Contact Information:
Med Depend Kids contact information
State waiver website:
Med Depend Kids website
Program Data:
Med Depend Kids 2006 participant data
Med Depend Kids 2006 expenditure data


State: TX
Waiver name: NF Consolidated
Description: This waiver allows individuals meeting the ICF/MR level of care to live in the community. This waiver consolidates all services provided in CBA, CLASS, HCS, and MDCP waivers and is limited to 200 clients only in Bexar county. Services offered under this waiver include: nursing, personal assistance, adaptive aids/durable medical supplies, respite and habilitation.
Contact Information:
NF Consolidated contact information
State waiver website:
NF Consolidated website
Program Data:
NF Consolidated 2006 participant data
NF Consolidated 2006 expenditure data


State: UT
Waiver name: Tech.Dep/Med.Frag Children
Description: This waiver allows technology dependent/medically fragile individuals who meet "targeted" nursing facility level of care criteria, an option to receive services in their home and community. Services available through this waiver include skilled respite care, family support services, respiratory care, and nutritional treatment services.
Contact Information:
(800) 829-8200
State waiver website:
Tech.Dep/Med.Frag Children website
Program Data:
Tech.Dep/Med.Frag Children 2006 participant data
Tech.Dep/Med.Frag Children 2006 expenditure data


State: WI
Waiver name: Children LT Support NH/Hospital
Description: This waiver allows children aged 18 and younger who meet the nursing facility or hospital level of care to remain in the home or community. Services offered under this waiver include: foster care, specialised medical equipment and supplies, and personal care.
Contact Information:
Children LT Support NH/Hospital contact information
State waiver website:
Children LT Support NH/Hospital website
Program Data:
Children LT Support NH/Hospital 2006 participant data
Children LT Support NH/Hospital 2006 expenditure data


State: WI
Waiver name: Children LT Support ICF/MR
Description: This waiver allows children aged 18 and younger with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain in the home or community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, specialised medical equipment and supplies, and personal care.
Contact Information:
Children LT Support ICF/MR contact information
State waiver website:
Children LT Support ICF/MR website
Program Data:
Children LT Support ICF/MR 2006 participant data
Children LT Support ICF/MR 2006 expenditure data


State: WI
Waiver name: Children LT Support Hospital
Description: This waiver allows children aged 18 and younger who meet the hospital level of care to remain in the home or community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, specialised medical equipment and supplies, and personal care.
Contact Information:
Children LT Support Hospital contact information
State waiver website:
Children LT Support Hospital website
Program Data:
Children LT Support Hospital 2006 participant data
Children LT Support Hospital 2006 expenditure data


Waiver target group: HIV/AIDS


State: CA
Waiver name: AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons who are cognitively and functionally impaired with symptomatic HIV disease or AIDS to remain living at home and in the community as an alternative to institutional care. Services offered under this waiver include: medical case management, attendant care, homemaker services, and transportation.
Contact Information:
AIDS contact information
State waiver website:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2006 participant data
AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: CO
Waiver name: HIV/AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons with HIV/AIDS diagnosis to remain living at home and in the community as an alternative to nursing facility or hospital care. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day care, homemaker services, personal care services, private duty nursing, and non-medical transportation.
Contact Information:
HIV/AIDS contact information
State waiver website:
HIV/AIDS website
Program Data:
HIV/AIDS 2006 participant data
HIV/AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: DC
Waiver name: HIV/AIDS
Description: This waiver provides water purification systems and replacement filters to persons with HIV/AIDS who otherwise need institutionalization in a hospital.
Contact Information:
(202) 671-4900
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
HIV/AIDS 2006 participant data
HIV/AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: DE
Waiver name: AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons with HIV/AIDS who meet the hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, personal care services, respite care, mental health services, and supplemental nutrition.
Contact Information:
AIDS contact information
State waiver website:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2006 participant data
AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: FL
Waiver name: AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons who have a diagnosis of AIDS and who are at risk of institutionalization in a nursing facility or placement in a hospital to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, home delivered meals, homemaker services, massage therapy, and education and support services.
Contact Information:
AIDS contact information
State waiver website:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2006 participant data
AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: HI
Waiver name: HIV
Description: This waiver allows persons of all ages who are diagnosed with HIV infection 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 assistance, private duty nursing, home delivered meals, respite, and adult day health.
Contact Information:
HIV contact information
State waiver website:
HIV website
Program Data:
HIV 2006 participant data
HIV 2006 expenditure data


State: IA
Waiver name: AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons with HIV/AIDS who meet the nursing facility or hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day care, consumer directed attendant care, counseling, home delivered meals, home health, and homemaker services.
Contact Information:
AIDS contact information
State waiver website:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2006 participant data
AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: IL
Waiver name: HIV/AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons of any age diagnosed with HIV/AIDS who meet the hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal assistance services, skilled nursing, therapies, respite, transportation for employment, and home delivered meals.
Contact Information:
708-857-2378
State waiver website:
HIV/AIDS website
Program Data:
HIV/AIDS 2006 participant data
HIV/AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: MO
Waiver name: AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons with HIV/AIDS who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, private duty nursing, attendant care, and supplies.
Contact Information:
AIDS contact information
State waiver website:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2006 participant data
AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: NC
Waiver name: AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons with HIV/AIDS who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care, case management and supplies
Contact Information:
AIDS contact information
State waiver website:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2006 participant data
AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: NJ
Waiver name: AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons with AIDS or a child who is HIV positive aged 13 and younger to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, personal care services, private duty nursing, and medical day care.
Contact Information:
AIDS contact information
State waiver website:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2006 participant data
AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: NM
Waiver name: AIDS/HIV
Description: This waiver allows persons with HIV/AIDS to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: homemaker, private duty nursing, and case management.
Contact Information:
AIDS/HIV contact information
State waiver website:
AIDS/HIV website
Program Data:
AIDS/HIV 2006 participant data
AIDS/HIV 2006 expenditure data


State: PA
Waiver name: AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons with HIV/AIDS who meet the nursing facility or ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: home health aides, homemaker services and medicald equipment and supplies
Contact Information:
717-787-8091
State waiver website:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2006 participant data
AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: SC
Waiver name: HIV/AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons with HIV/AIDS who meet the hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: attendant care services, home delivered meals, environmental modifications and personal care.
Contact Information:
HIV/AIDS contact information
State waiver website:
HIV/AIDS website
Program Data:
HIV/AIDS 2006 participant data
HIV/AIDS 2006 expenditure data


State: VA
Waiver name: AIDS
Description: This waiver allows persons with AIDS who meet the hospital/acute level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, consumer-directed and agency directed personal assistance and respite, and nutritional supplements.
Contact Information:
AIDS contact information
State waiver website:
AIDS website
Program Data:
AIDS 2006 participant data
AIDS 2006 expenditure data


Waiver target group: Mental Health


State: CO
Waiver name: Major Mental Illness
Description: This waiver allows persons with a diagnosis of major mental illness to remain living at home and in the community as an alternative to nursing facility care. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day care, home modifications, alternative care facilities, respite care, and non-medical transportation.
Contact Information:
Major Mental Illness contact information
State waiver website:
Major Mental Illness website
Program Data:
Major Mental Illness 2006 participant data
Major Mental Illness 2006 expenditure data

 

This information is part of the Center for PAS report:

Ng, T. & Harrington, C. (June 2010). Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Data, 2006.

Source: All information presented in these tables were derived from public sources including state websites and the latest available CMS Form 372, an annual report which includes waiver participants and expenditures.

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