All about Medicaid Waivers
Kentucky State Medicaid Waivers
Children and adults with an intellectual disability may qualify for a 1915(c) Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver. These waivers provide the support you need to live as independently as possible. 1915(c) HCBS waivers typically offer Medicaid-paid services you can not receive through Kentucky’s state Medicaid program.
Michelle P Waiver Services
- Waiting list only at this time.
- Currently, the waiting list is approximately 7-10 years. We are consistently advocating for this to change, however, it’s best that you apply ASAP
- DSL encourages all members to apply. Sometimes parents do not think it is necessary until later in life, however, there are benefits you can use for your member at any age, and with the waiting list so long – it’s best to sign up NOW!
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Home and Community-Based Waiver Services
- There is no waitlist at this time
- Must meet Medical criteria (not just diagnosis of DS)
- More information…
Supports for Community Living Services
- Waiting list only at this time
- Emergency placement process for abuse or death of caretaker(s)
- Includes residential services
- DSL encourages all members to apply
- More Information…
To start the waiver application process contact the point of entry office that serves your county.
- Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble
- Instructions before calling Seven Counties
- Seven Counties Services: 3717 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40220
- Phone: 502-459-5292 or 800-459-5292; Ask for the On-Call Person for Waivers
- Breckenridge, Grayson, Hardin, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Washington
- Instructions before calling Communicare
- Communicare, Inc.: 320 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Phone: 270-769-3377; Ask for Waiver application staff
Additional Information:
- DSL Webinar on KY Waivers
Indiana State Medicaid Waivers
Children and adults with an intellectual disability may qualify for a 1915(c) Home – and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver. These waivers provide the support you need to live as independently as possible. 1915(c) HCBS waivers typically offer Medicaid-paid services you can not receive through Indiana state Medicaid programs Indiana’s Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services provides funding for services to our Indiana members.
Family Supports Waiver
- There is a short waitlist.
- DSL encourages all members to apply.
- More information…
Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver
- Waiting list only at this time
- Emergency placement process for homeless, abuse or death of caretaker
- Includes residential services
- DSL encourages all members to apply.
- More information…
To start the waiver application process contact the point of entry office that serves your county.
- Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lawrence, Ohio, Orange, Ripley, Scott, Switzerland & Washington.
- District 8: 1452 Vaxter Avenue, Clarksville, IN 47129-7721
- Phone: 812-283-1040, Toll Free: 877-218-3529 (V/VRS/711), Toll Free Fax: 855-525-9376
Additional Indiana Waiver Information:
Family Education Series: Helpful DSL Webinars
- Kentucky Waivers: Julie Derringer, Principal Case manager with Seven Counties, shared about the services provided by the Kentucky Medicaid Waiver and how to apply for the waiver.
- Indiana Waivers: David Sprowl, Family Advocacy Programs Manager with the Arc of Indiana shared the services provided by the Indiana Medicaid Developmental Waivers and how to apply for these services.
Need Assistance?
Contact DSL:
502-495-5088
info@dsloflou.org