California Medicaid waivers
California runs 8 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records.
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California waiver programs
California runs 8 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915(i) State Plan HCBS for People with Developmental Disabilities | 1915(i) | People with developmental disabilities served by regional centers who do not meet the HCBS-DD waiver's eligibility criteria | — | — |
| Assisted Living WaiverCA.0431Services: care coordination, residential habilitation, assisted living services (homemaker, home health aide, personal care), augmented plan of care development and follow-up, NF transition care coordination | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older, Individuals with physical or other disabilities ages 21-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Feb 28, 2029 |
| Community First Choice Option (CFCO)Services: Community-based attendant services and supports | 1915(k) | Medi-Cal beneficiaries eligible for community-based attendant services | — | — |
| HCBS Waiver for Californians with Developmental DisabilitiesCA.0336Services: behavioral intervention services, community living arrangement services, day service, homemaker, prevocational services, respite care, supported employment, dental services… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities ages 0 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Dec 31, 2027 |
| Home and Community Based Alternatives WaiverCA.0139Services: case management, habilitation services, home respite, waiver personal care services, paramedical service, assistive technology, community transition services, comprehensive care management… | 1915(c) | Individuals who are medically fragile or who are technology dependent ages 0 or older who meet a hospital, nursing facility, or ICF/IID level of care | — | Dec 31, 2027 |
| Medi-Cal Waiver Program (MCWP)CA.0183Services: enhanced case management, homemaker, skilled nursing (licensed vocational nurse), skilled nursing (registered nurse), attendant care, home-delivered meals/nutritional supplements, Medi-Cal supplements for infants and children in foster care, minor physical adaptations to the home… | 1915(c) | Individuals with HIV/AIDS ages 0 or older who meet a hospital or nursing facility level of care | — | Dec 31, 2027 |
| Multipurpose Senior Services Program WaiverCA.0141Services: care management, respite care, supplemental homemaker services, supplemental personal care, adult day care, assistive technology, communication: device, communication: translation/interpretation… | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 60 or older who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Self-Determination Program for Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesCA.1166Services: community living supports, employment supports, homemaker, live-in caregiver, prevocational supports, respite, acupuncture, chiropractic service… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities ages 0 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
Waiting-list counts are the state's own published figures, as of the date shown; states count differently, so compare with care.
Frequently asked questions
What Medicaid waivers does California have?
California runs 8 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records. They are: 1915(i) State Plan HCBS for People with Developmental Disabilities; Assisted Living Waiver; Community First Choice Option (CFCO); HCBS Waiver for Californians with Developmental Disabilities; Home and Community Based Alternatives Waiver; Medi-Cal Waiver Program (MCWP); Multipurpose Senior Services Program Waiver; Self-Determination Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.