Medicaid Aging Waiver Program
Because the older population is increasing not only in numbers
but in longevity, their need for long-term care services
increases. The waiver allows state Medicaid agencies to
cover services not otherwise available under Medicaid for
individuals who would be in an institution without these
services. Services beyond those currently available will
allow these older adults to retain some level of independence
and a greater quality of life by enabling them to remain in
their own homes. The HCBS Aging waiver provides clients
with the option of extending available long-term care services
to the client's home and community.
Who is eligible?
In order to be eligible for the Aging waiver a person must be
- 65 years of age or older
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Medicaid eligible (based on special institutional and
spousal impoverishment guidelines)
- At a frailty level that meets nursing home admission guidelines
Eligible clients will be offered a choice between receiving home
and community-based services, or relocating to a nursing home.
 Medical Application for Long Term Care [DOH-61LT] (pdf)
What services are available?
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Home-Delivered Meals- Meals provided to
homebound individuals in their place of residence as a
supplement.
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Non-Medical Transportaion- Service to
enable recipients to gain access to waiver and other
community services and resources.
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Emergency Response System- An electronic
device which enables high-risk individuals to secure
help in the event of an emergency.
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Adult Day Care- Care and supervision
provided in a supervised setting to provide socialization,
recreation, and cultural activities for disabled adults.
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Case Management- A service for locating,
coordinating, and monitoring necessary and appropriate
services for individuals.
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Respite Care- Services provided on a
short-term basis in the relief of regular care givers to
individuals in their own homes or nursing facilities who
are unable to care for themselves.
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Homemaker Services- Services consisting
of general household activities.
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Supportive Maintenance- Home health care
provided by a home health aide to homebound frail elderly
individuals in their place of residence.
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Companion Services- Non-medical care,
supervision, and socialization, provided to a
functionally-impaired adult.
Contact Information
Phone: 801-451-3377
Email: shawnan@co.davis.ut.us
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