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Wisconsin Medicaid’s CIP-II and COP-W Waivers: Qualifications and Services
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 Wisconsin’s CIP-II and COP-W Waivers
The objective of these Wisconsin Medicaid waivers is to allow persons that have chronic, impaired functional abilities and require high levels of care to remain living in their homes or communities instead of in a nursing home. While not designed specifically for the elderly, these programs have broader eligibility guidelines for those 65+ years old.
Qualifications for the CIP-II and COP-W Waivers
In addition to being a Wisconsin resident and having a long term functional impairment, participants must be financially qualified to receive 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 CIP-II and COP-W Waivers
- Adaptive Aids
- Adult Day Care
- Care Management and Service Coordination
- Communication Aids
- Community Based Residential Facility
- Counseling and Therapeutic Services
- Financial Management Services
- Home-Delivered Meals
- Home Modifications
- Nursing Services
- Relocation Related-Housing Start Up
- Respite Care
- Specialized Medical and Therapeutic Supplies
- Supportive Home Care
- Transportation
Availability of the CIP-II and COP-W Waivers
These programs are available statewide in all Wisconsin counties. One should be aware that there may be participation caps in these programs and therefore waiting lists may exist.
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