Waitlists, answered plainly
How do supported home waiting lists work, and how do I get on one?
Why the wait exists, the steps to get listed, and what to do meanwhile.
Waitlists, answered plainly
Why the wait exists, the steps to get listed, and what to do meanwhile.
Waivers are capped by the number of funded slots each state budgets, so demand often exceeds supply and states keep a waiting list (also called a registry of unmet needs or planning list). Waitlist length and how people are prioritized vary widely by state.
Source: Medicaid.gov, HCBS — medicaid.gov; KFF tracks HCBS waiting lists — kff.org.
(1) Contact your state Medicaid or DD agency; (2) complete an eligibility assessment; (3) apply for the waiver that fits; (4) ask to be added to the waitlist and get written confirmation; (5) keep contact and medical info current so you aren’t dropped. The waiver-by-state reference names the agency in each of our states.
Ask a care manager or your local ADRC (800-677-1116) about interim supports, and get on our waitlist so you hear the moment a home opens near you. In a crisis, call or text 988, or dial 211.
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