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Tenn-Care Elderly and Disabled Home and Community Based Services 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 Tenn-Care Elderly and Disabled HCBS Waiver
This Medicaid waiver is designed to help the elderly who qualify for nursing home care, to receive the care they require at home or in a community setting instead of in a nursing institution. Tennessee also offers consumer direction in Mediicaid to residents through its TennHealth CHOICES in Long-Term Care program.
Qualifications for the Tenn-Care Elderly and Disabled HCBS Waiver
In addition to living in Tennessee, individuals must be 65+ years old, qualify for nursing home 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 Elderly and Disabled HCBS Waiver
- Adult Day Care
- Assisted Living
- Assistive Technology
- Case Management
- Homemaker
- In-Home and Inpatient Respite
- Home Modifications
- Personal Care Attendant
- Personal Care Services
- Personal Emergency Response System
- Pest Control
Availability of the Tenn-Care Elderly and Disabled HCBS Waiver Program
This program is available statewide.
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