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HCBS waivers · District of Columbia

District of Columbia Medicaid waivers

District of Columbia runs 4 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records.

Verified Oct 6, 2026Sources: official state and federal agencies

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District of Columbia waiver programs

District of Columbia runs 4 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records.

WaiverAuthorityWho it servesWaiting listApproved through
Adult Day Health Program (ADHP)Services: Adult day health1915(i)Elderly and disabled individuals (per the 1915(i) SPA)——
Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities WaiverDC.0334Services: adult day health, case management, homemaker, personal care aide, respite, assisted living, chore aide, community transition services…1915(c)Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 18-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care—Feb 6, 2027
People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) WaiverDC.0307Services: day habilitation, employment readiness, in-home supports, residential habilitation, respite, supported employment, personal care services, skilled nursing…1915(c)Individuals with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities ages 18 and older who meet an ICF/IID level of care—Sep 30, 2027
Individual and Family Support (IFS) WaiverDC.1766Services: day habilitation, education supports, employment readiness, group supported employment, respite, personal care services, skilled nursing, assistive technology services…1915(c)Individuals with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities ages 18 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care—Sep 30, 2030

Waiting-list counts are the state's own published figures, as of the date shown; states count differently, so compare with care.

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What Medicaid waivers does District of Columbia have?

District of Columbia runs 4 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records. They are: Adult Day Health Program (ADHP); Elderly and Persons with Physical Disabilities Waiver; People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Waiver; Individual and Family Support (IFS) Waiver.