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Indiana Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver
What are Medicaid Waivers?
Medicaid pays for long term care services in nursing homes. For nursing home qualified persons that choose to live at home or in a residential community, Medicaid will pay for those services if they can be obtained at a lower cost. These are called Home and Community Based Services, Waiver Funded Services, Medicaid Waivers or simply Waivers.
Overview of the Aged and Disabled Waiver
Indiana’s Aged and Disabled Waiver provides an alternative to nursing home admission for people for the elderly. The Waiver helps people remain living in their own homes, as well as help individual residing in nursing facilities to return to their homes or assisted living.
Associated with this waiver is a self-directed care option called the Consumer-Directed Attendant Care Program. Individuals who choose this option are given the flexibility to select their own personal care providers.
Associated with this waiver is a self-directed care option called the Consumer-Directed Attendant Care Program. Individuals who choose this option are given the flexibility to select their own personal care providers.
Qualifications for the Aged and Disabled Waiver
In addition to being 65+ years old, Indiana residents must require nursing home level care and be financially qualified for Medicaid.
Qualifying for Medicaid is a complicated process involving a review of a family’s income, assets and asset transfers as far back as 5 years. Rules change by state and there are many exceptions, but typically monthly income cannot exceed $2,000 and “countable asset” limits, excluding the car and home, range from $2,000 to $8,000.
Not qualifying for Medicaid can be devastating to the comfort of an individual, their family’s finances and even their health. For these reasons, Medicaid planners exist to ensure families have the best chance of acceptance into the program. With care costing $1000’s / month, there is a strong incentive to use a Medicaid Planner. Find assistance applying for Medicaid.
Qualifying for Medicaid is a complicated process involving a review of a family’s income, assets and asset transfers as far back as 5 years. Rules change by state and there are many exceptions, but typically monthly income cannot exceed $2,000 and “countable asset” limits, excluding the car and home, range from $2,000 to $8,000.
Not qualifying for Medicaid can be devastating to the comfort of an individual, their family’s finances and even their health. For these reasons, Medicaid planners exist to ensure families have the best chance of acceptance into the program. With care costing $1000’s / month, there is a strong incentive to use a Medicaid Planner. Find assistance applying for Medicaid.
Services Provided under the Aged and Disabled Waiver
- Adult Day Care
- Assisted Living
- Case Management
- Community Transition
- Home and Vehicle Modifications
- Health Care Coordination
- Homemaker
- Home Delivered Meals and Nutritional Supplements
- Personal Emergency Response System
- Respite Care
- Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Transportation
Aged and Disabled Waiver Program Availability
This waiver is available statewide. There may be waiting lists to enroll.
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