Tennessee Medicaid waivers
Tennessee runs 4 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 1 has a state-published waiting list.
- Waiver programs
- 4
- With a waiting list
- 1
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Tennessee waiver programs
Tennessee runs 4 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 1 has a state-published waiting list.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN Comprehensive Aggregate Cap Home and Community Based Services (CAC) WaiverTN.0357Services: Residential habilitation, Respite, Support coordination, Nursing services, Nutrition services, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Specialized medical equipment and supplies and assistive technology… | 1915(c) | People with intellectual disabilities, all ages, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Dec 31, 2029 |
| TN Self-Determination Waiver ProgramTN.0427Services: Respite, Nursing services, Nutrition services, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Specialized medical equipment and supplies and assistive technology, Speech/language/hearing services, Adult dental services… | 1915(c) | People with intellectual disabilities, all ages, People with developmental disabilities, ages 0–5, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Dec 31, 2029 |
| TN Statewide Home and Community Based Services WaiverTN.0128Services: Residential habilitation, Respite, Support coordination, Nursing services, Nutrition services, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Specialized medical equipment and supplies and assistive technology… | 1915(c) | People with developmental disabilities, ages 0–5, People with intellectual disabilities, all ages, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Dec 31, 2029 |
| TennCare III (subsumes TennCare II)Services: CHOICES home and community-based services and other LTSS, ECF CHOICES home and community-based services focused on employment and community living | 1115 | Older adults and adults with physical disabilities (CHOICES), People with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (Employment and Community First CHOICES) | — | 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 Tennessee have?
Tennessee runs 4 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 1 has a state-published waiting list. They are: TN Comprehensive Aggregate Cap Home and Community Based Services (CAC) Waiver; TN Self-Determination Waiver Program; TN Statewide Home and Community Based Services Waiver; TennCare III (subsumes TennCare II).