Innovations Waiver
NC Innovations Waiver
The NC Innovations Waiver is a Federally approved 1915 C Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (HCBS Waiver) designed to meet the needs of Individuals with Intellectual or Development Disabilities (I/DD) who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an institutional setting.
The Medicaid Innovations Waiver supports Individuals with I/DD to live the life they choose. Waiver services are administered by a local management entity/managed care organization (LME/MCO) which facilitate services and oversee a network of community-based service providers. Individuals who receive waiver funding work with their team to develop a Person Centered Plan of Care and request the services and supports they need.
*This has been adapted from the North Carolina Department of Human and Health Services.*
Innovations Services Wait-list Info
Eligibility
To be part of North Carolina’s Innovations Waiver, you must:
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Meet the requirements for Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) level of care
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Live in an ICF-IID or be at risk of being placed in an ICF-IID
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Be able to stay safe, healthy and well in the community while using NC Innovations Waiver services
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Need and use NC Innovations Waiver services listed in your person centered plan at least once a month
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Want to use NC Innovations Waiver services instead of living in an ICF-IID
How to Apply
If you are eligible, your LME-MCO can help you get services. There are only a certain number of NC Innovations Waiver slots. If the slots are full, your name will be added to the Registry of Unmet Need.
*This has been adapted from the North Carolina Department of Human and Health Services.*
Innovations Registry Facts Sheet