Home and Community Based Waiver Programs

Home and Community Based Waiver Programs in Utah

Some people with special medical needs may qualify for Utah Medicaid through waiver programs. People who qualify get some extra benefits. The waiver lets Medicaid pay for support and services to help people live safely in their own homes or the community.

The services may include:

Emergency response service
Homemaker service
Group home
Day treatment center
Adult day care
A private nurse
Family support
Respite care for family members who need a break from caring for disabled or elderly family members
Someone to help you work at a job
Transportation to places other than a doctor's office or clinic

Waivers allow Medicaid to pay a Case Manager to help you get this care. The extra services are different for each waiver program.

These programs limit the number of people who may be served. For information about how to apply for a waiver program, call the numbers listed below.

Brain Injury Waiver: Call DSPD (Division of Services for People with Disabilities at (801) 538-4194.

DDMR Waiver (Developmentally Disabled/ Mentally Retarded): Call DSPD at (801) 538-4194.

Technology Dependant/ Medically Fragile Children Waiver (Sometimes called the Travis-C Waiver): Call CSHCS - Children's Special Health Care Services at 1-800-829-8200.

Aged Waiver: Call AAA (Area Agency on Aging).1-800-541-7735

Personal Assistance Waiver: Call (801) 538-4200.

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