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    Medicaid Waivers

    Community Living Waiver

    The Community Living Waiver supports individuals with an intellectual disability, autism or developmental disability to live more independently in their homes and communities through the provision of a variety of services that promote community living, employment, communication, self-direction, choice and control.

    Waiver Information

      View the Community Living Waiver Amendment

      Effective Date: May 1, 2024 — Note: For historical and comparison purposes, please see below for previously approved amendment information.

        Eligibility Requirements

        • The following diagnosis and age requirements apply:
          • Individuals of any age with an intellectual disability (ID) or autism.
          • Children with a developmental disability under age 9 with a high probability of resulting in an ID or autism diagnosis.
          • Children under age 22 with a developmental disability due to a medically complex condition.
        • Level of Care
          • Medical Evaluation
          • Diagnosis of an intellectual disability, autism, or developmental disability
        • Recommended for an intermediate care facility (ICF) level of care based on a medical evaluation
        • Determined eligible for Medical Assistance (MA) in Pennsylvania
        • Meet the financial requirements as determined by your local County Assistance Office
        • Individual cost limit of $97,000 per person per fiscal year (Supports Coordination is excluded from this limit)

        Services

        • Advanced Supported Employment
        • Assistive Technology
        • Behavioral Support
        • Benefits Counseling
        • Communication Specialist
        • Community Participation Support
        • Companion
        • Consultative Nutritional Services
        • Education Support
        • Family/Caregiver Training and Support
        • Family Medical Support Assistant
        • Home Accessibility Adaptations
        • Homemaker/Chore
        • Housing Transition and Tenancy Sustaining Services
        • In-Home and Community Support
        • Life Sharing
        • Music, Art, and Equine Assisted Therapy
        • Participant-Directed Goods and Services
        • Remote Supports
        • Respite
        • Shift Nursing
        • Small-Group Employment
        • Specialized Supplies
        • Specialty Telehealth and Assessment Team
        • Supported Employment
        • Supported Living (Needs Groups 1 and 2)
        • Supports Broker
        • Supports Coordination
        • Therapy
        • Physical
        • Occupational
        • Speech
        • Language
        • Orientation, Mobility, and Vision
        • Transportation
        • Vehicle Accessibility Adaptations