Alabama currently has 7 Medicaid waivers that help people with different needs. Each waiver has its own requirements for who can apply, based on medical needs and program eligibility.
Here is a breakdown of the waivers, grouped by the level of care needed and the state agency that runs the program:
- Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) manages waivers for people who need an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) level of care:
1. ID Waiver (Intellectual Disability)
2. CWP Waiver (Community Waiver Program)
3. LAH Waiver (Living At Home)
- Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) manages waivers for people of all ages who need Nursing Facility (NF) level of care:
4. E&D Waiver (Elderly and Disabled)
5. TA Waiver (Technology Assistant)
6. ACT Waiver (Alabama Community Transition)
- Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) runs one waiver for people who need Nursing Facility (NF) level of care:
7. SAIL Waiver (State of Alabama Independent Living)
For assistance on better understanding Medicaid Waivers in Alabama, please reach out to Disability Advocacy Solutions.
Alabama’s 7 Medicaid Waivers At A Glance
| Medicaid Waiver | Admin-istration Agency | Case Management Agency | Level of Care Eligibility Requirement | Additional Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID Waiver | AL Dept of Mental Health (ADMH) | 310 Boards | Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Level of Care (ICF/IID LOC) | IQ score of 72 or below |
| CWP Waiver | ADMH | 310 Boards | ICF/IID LOC | IQ score under 70Only available in the following counties:Baldwin, Elmore, Houston, Jefferson, Limestone, Madison, Mobile, Montgomery, Morgan, Tuscaloosa, Walker |
| LAH Waiver | ADMH | 310 Boards | ICF/IID LOC | No longer enrolling |
| E&D Waiver | AL Dept of Senior Services (ADSS) | Area Agency on Aging (AAA) | Nursing Facility Level of Care (NF LOC) | No additional criteria |
| TA Waiver | ADSS | AAA | NF LOC | & 21+ years old & has a trach and/or vent |
| ACT Waiver | ADSS | AAA | NF LOC | & transitioning from a nursing facility |
| SAIL Waiver | AL Dept of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) | ADRS | NF LOC | & 18 years old & diagnosed under the age of 63 with a substantial neuro impairment, severely debilitating disease, or rare genetic disease |
Contact information for Alabama Medicaid can be located at this link.
For assistance on better understanding Medicaid Waivers in Alabama, please reach out to Disability Advocacy Solutions.
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