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Medicaid Waiver
What is the Medicaid Waiver, and how can it help you?
The Medicaid Waiver helps adults with developmental disabilities get the support they need at home and in their community, if you qualify.
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What it means for you
Medicaid Waivers, sometimes called Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), allow Medicaid to fund supports and services for children and adults with disabilities in their family homes or community residential programs instead of institutions. Medicaid Waivers allow an individual to use traditional Medicaid services and the additional services available through the Medicaid Waiver program.
The Medicaid Waiver changes that. Individuals can now be supported to live in their own home and engage in the community, as they choose.
For more information regarding the Medicaid Waiver program, contact the Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS). For eligible individuals, covered services may be paid through Indiana Medicaid waiver funding, subject to eligibility, authorization, and program requirements. Alved Services also accepts private pay for individuals who do not qualify for the waiver.
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- 1 You qualify
Based on your diagnosis and level of need, assessed by the state.
- 2 You choose a provider
Such as Alved Services, a BDS-approved provider agency to deliver your services.
- 3 Services are planned with you
A support team builds a plan around your goals and desires. Your voice, your choice.
- 4 Medicaid funds eligible services
Covered services are funded through Indiana's home and community based services (HCBS) waiver program for those who qualify.
How It Helps
What the Medicaid Waiver provides for you
Services are planned with you, your family, and your support team, always focused on what matters most to you.
Your Personal Choice
You have a say in your services, your goals, and your daily routine. Support is built around you, not the system.
Building Your Skills & Independence
Supports focus on helping you learn new skills and do more on your own over time.
Support for Your Family
Your family can feel confident knowing you are receiving caring and reliable support.
Medicaid-Funded for Eligible Individuals
For eligible individuals, covered services are funded through Indiana Medicaid, subject to eligibility and authorization.
Coordinated Support
A case manager helps navigate services, connect you with providers, and make sure your plan stays on track.
Alved Services
A CQL-accredited, BDS-approved provider
Alved Services is approved by Indiana's Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS) and accredited by the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL). Indiana's Medicaid waiver programs are currently undergoing a multi-year transition (the Waiver Reset). Because program names and structures are changing through 2028, please contact us directly or visit BDS for the most current list of programs and services we're authorized to provide.
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Real support, real community
Your Community Life
Support that fits your life
Waiver services do not require you to change where you live or how you spend your time. Support comes to you, at home, at work, or in the community, built around your routine and your goals.
Common Questions
Questions families ask us
Who qualifies for the Medicaid Waiver?
Adults with a developmental disability diagnosis who meet Indiana's eligibility criteria. Eligibility is assessed by the state through a formal evaluation process.
How do we get started?
Contact your case manager if you already have one, or reach out to us directly. We can help guide you through the process and connect you with the right resources.
Is there a waitlist?
Indiana does maintain a waitlist for some waiver programs. A case manager can help determine your current status and what options may be available to you now.
Can we choose our own provider?
Yes. You and your family have the right to choose your provider. Alved Services is a BDS-approved provider, which means we can deliver waiver services to eligible individuals.
What if we do not have a case manager?
We can help connect you with a case manager. Contact us and we will help point you in the right direction to get the process started.
Does this cost anything?
For eligible individuals, services covered under the Medicaid Waiver may be funded through Medicaid, subject to eligibility, authorization, and program requirements. For individuals who do not qualify for the waiver, we also accept private pay individuals. Contact us to discuss your specific situation and what options are available.
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