Medicaid is a government insurance program that helps low-income people get the medical care they need. As you may know, most Medicaid programs offer comprehensive care for various conditions. In some cases, you may qualify for something called a home-based care services, or HBCS, waiver. Here's what you need to know about our Medicaid waiver services and all the support they provide.

A Higher Level of Care

Waivers often help individuals receive care at home or through programs like day habilitation, respite care, residential care, and more. Participants must meet certain financial requirements in order to qualify. When participants apply for an HBCS waiver, they can have care at home and remain active community members. If you're hoping to maintain a certain kind of lifestyle, this can be a great way to preserve your freedom.

Support for Many Disabilities

Everyone has different needs, and as a provider of expert caregiving services, we aim to offer the varying levels of care needed to support the local community. These routine and emergency services take place both at home and in non-private residential settings. Specific criteria must be met to qualify for Medicaid waiver services, so it's important to reach out to an expert to speak more about your individual situation. There are all kinds of reasons why someone might need additional care, so don't hesitate to inquire if you think the service may apply to you.

Income Assistance

Medicaid is an income-based program. Most families must meet a certain income to qualify for the program and the Medicaid waivers. However, there are exceptions. In certain circumstances, a special income limit can be applied. This means they will only consider the income of the individual with special needs instead of the entire family’s income. Many people with disabilities use this to get the medical care they need when their family doesn’t otherwise qualify for benefits. If you're unsure whether your family qualifies, give our team a call today to learn more.

HCBS waivers, also known as Medicaid waiver services, continue to help people receive the additional services they need. Seniors and adults with physical disabilities account for 24% of people on the HCBS waiver waiting list in the United States, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. If you need more information about waivers, contact our team at First Call Residential Living today to get started.