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Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program

This site provides history, program overview and other pertinent information pertaining to the home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver program. The Medicaid home and community-based services waiver program is an alternative to providing long-term care in institutional settings.

History
Learn the history behind passage of the home and community-based services waiver program.

Program Design
Information governing design and implementation of a home and community-based services waiver program, federal requirements and limitations.

Waiver Program Information
You can view the latest summary report of all home and community-based services waivers and a broad overview of programs organized by target groups.

Program Guidelines
Access the federal law, regulations and policies governing the home and community-based services waiver program.

How to Obtain Approval of an HCBS Waiver Program
Learn about the approval process and obtain a copy of the home and community- based services waiver application.

Monitoring Protocol (PDF 430KB)
The monitoring protocol used by CMS to review operating HCBS waiver programs is also available for review.

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Last Modified on Thursday, September 16, 2004