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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicaid HCBS Waivers

BenefitDisability SupportRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow states to provide long-term services and supports to people with disabilities and older adults in their homes and communities as an alternative to institutional care. Covered services vary by state waiver and may include personal care, respite care, adult day services, supported employment, home modifications, specialized therapies, and case management. Because each state designs its own waiver programs, eligibility rules, available services, and enrollment caps differ significantly across states.

Support for disability-related income, healthcare, services, equipment, or independent living needs.

Bring medical, school, or agency records that explain the disability and the support needed.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/4 confirmed

Do you meet Medicaid financial eligibility requirements for the state?
Do you require a level of care that would otherwise necessitate nursing facility or institutional placement?
Do you have a qualifying disability, chronic health condition, or age-related need?
Program-specific eligibility criteria and waiting lists vary by state and waiver type?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Medicaid application and financial documentation (income, assets)
2Medical records documenting disability or level of care need
3Level of care assessment conducted by the state agency
4Government-issued photo ID
5Social Security number

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local benefits office that handles Medicaid HCBS Waivers.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of the Treasury / State ABLE Programs

ABLE Accounts

Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Assistive Technology Act Programs

Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Independent Living Centers

See details for your state

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicaid HCBS Waivers

BenefitDisability SupportRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Support for disability-related income, healthcare, services, equipment, or independent living needs.

Bring medical, school, or agency records that explain the disability and the support needed.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/4 confirmed

Do you meet Medicaid financial eligibility requirements for the state?
Do you require a level of care that would otherwise necessitate nursing facility or institutional placement?
Do you have a qualifying disability, chronic health condition, or age-related need?
Program-specific eligibility criteria and waiting lists vary by state and waiver type?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Medicaid application and financial documentation (income, assets)
2Medical records documenting disability or level of care need
3Level of care assessment conducted by the state agency
4Government-issued photo ID
5Social Security number

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local benefits office that handles Medicaid HCBS Waivers.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of the Treasury / State ABLE Programs

ABLE Accounts

Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Assistive Technology Act Programs

Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Independent Living Centers