Maine Medicaid waivers
Maine runs 5 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list.
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Maine waiver programs
Maine runs 5 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home and Community Based Services for Members with Brain Injury WaiverME.1082Services: care coordination, career planning, home support (1/4 hour-level I), home support-per diem level II, financial management services, individual goods and services, supports brokerage, assistive technology… | 1915(c) | Individuals with brain injury ages 18 or older who meet a nursing facility or ICF/IID level of care | 297as of Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| Home and Community Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder WaiverME.0159Services: community support, home support (1/4 hour), per diem home support, work support-group, assistive technology, career planning, communication aids, consultation… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities ages 18 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | 2,571as of Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| Elderly and Adults with Disabilities WaiverME.0276Services: care coordination, personal care, respite, financial management services, skills training, assistive technology, attendant care services, environmental modifications… | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 18 or older who meet a hospital or nursing facility level of care | 0as of Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Home and Community Based Services for Adults with Other Related Conditions WaiverME.0995Services: care coordination, career planning, community support, home support (1/4 hour), home support-per diem, personal care, financial management services, individual goods and services… | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with other disabilities ages 21-64 years who meet an ICF/IID level of care | 10as of Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder WaiverME.0467Services: community support, home support 1/4 hour, respite, work support-group, financial management services, individual goods and services, supports brokerage, assistive technology… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities ages 18 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | 9as of Jun 30, 2026 | Dec 31, 2030 |
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 Maine have?
Maine runs 5 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list. They are: Home and Community Based Services for Members with Brain Injury Waiver; Home and Community Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder Waiver; Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Waiver; Home and Community Based Services for Adults with Other Related Conditions Waiver; Support Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder Waiver.