Family Supports HCBS Waiver Overview

The Family Supports HCBS Waiver (FSW) is designed to offer non-residential, community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities who live with their families or in other non-institutional settings. This waiver provides support services to help individuals maintain independence within their homes and communities, fostering an inclusive environment for growth and well-being.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Family Supports HCBS Waiver, individuals must meet specific Medicaid and HCBS waiver eligibility guidelines, including:

  • A diagnosis of intellectual disability before the age of 22
  • Residency in or transition to a non-institutional, HCBS-compliant setting
  • Income no higher than 300% of the maximum Supplemental Security Income (SSI) amount (parental income for children under 18 is disregarded)
  • Meeting the “ICF/IID level of care” criteria

What is ICF/IID Level of Care?

ICF/IID (Intermediate Care Facility/Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities) level of care ensures that an individual has substantial functional impairments similar to those experienced by people with intellectual disabilities. To meet the ICF/IID level of care, the individual must:

  • Have a disability that significantly limits their ability to function in at least three major life areas, such as self-care, communication, learning, mobility, self-direction, and independent living
  • Require access to 24-hour assistance as needed
  • Have a condition that is expected to continue indefinitely and originates before the individual turns 22 years old

Waiver Services Available

Eligible individuals can access a wide range of services through the FSW program, including:

  • Adult Day Services
  • Behavioral Support Services
  • Case Management
  • Community-Based and Facility-Based Habilitation (Individual and Group)
  • Family & Caregiver Training
  • Intensive Behavioral Support
  • Music, Occupational, Physical, Speech/Language, and Psychological Therapy
  • Participant Assistance and Care
  • Personal Emergency Response Systems
  • Respite Care
  • Specialized Medical Equipment & Supplies
  • Transportation Services
  • Workplace Assistance

Additional Services for Waiver Participants

For individuals aged 21 and over, services like Speech/Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Intensive Behavioral Intervention, and Psychological Therapy may be included in the waiver budget once private insurance and Medicaid funding options are exhausted or denied.

Maweh Solutions is committed to supporting individuals through the Family Supports HCBS Waiver by providing the services and resources necessary for them to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.

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