Waivers
As of October 1st, 2021, county board of developmental disabilities are required to list the following resources for Intermediate Care Facilities or ICFs:
ICFs and HCBS Waivers
ICF is an abbreviation of “Intermediate Care Facility.”
An ICF is a place where someone with a disability can choose to live and get the services needed to help him/her live their life.
An ICF has staff that can help you, 24 hours a day.
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A waiver is a way that Medicaid can pay for services to keep you in your home so you do not have to move into a long-term care facility or nursing home. Your home is where you choose to live.
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Yes, your local county board of developmental disabilities or the county department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) representatives can provide you with more information on the types of waivers.
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You apply for a waiver at your county DJFS office. Tell your local county board of developmental disabilities that you have applied, and on what date you applied.
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You must require the same level of care as individuals who lives in a long-term care facility, and you must meet the income requirements for Medicaid waivers.
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Each county board of developmental disabilities establishes waiting lists when there are not enough resources to meet the needs of everyone requesting services. If you ask for a service that has a waiting list, a county board will document your request along with the date and time, and place your name on the list if you were to accept the services within the next 12 months.