Medicaid Waiver Indiana

While all waivers in Indiana vary on what support they provide, here is an overview of some of our favorite services Indiana Medicaid Waiver participants may be eligible for (with a few fun extras for families outside of the waiver):

Free Waiver Resources

Roo Home Care Medicaid Waiver Resoureces

Meal Delivery

If you're at least 60 years of age, primarily homebound, unable to prepare meals on your own, and have limited or no mobility, Case Managers offer home meal delivery services for those who qualify. Medicaid Meal delivery services locations across Indiana.

Transportation

There are several transportation programs in for waiver recipients. Some programs have limitations, restrictions, or requirements. Case Management Companies like CICOA help get in contact with transportation services.

Home Modifications

Indiana Medicaid waiver programs offer home modifications, such as the installation of bathroom grab rails and wheelchair ramps, to enhance accessibility and safety within their homes. Medicaid state typically sets a limit of $20,000 per year for all modifications.

Subsidized Rental Housing

Subsidized housing is available for those with low income and/or disabilities. The rent is usually based on gross income with adjustments made for medical expenses, insurance, etc.

Home Modification Indiana Medicaid Waiver

Music Therapy

Music therapy is a covered service for eligible participants in Indiana's Medicaid waiver programs, addressing their unique needs and goals through therapeutic music interventions.

Pest Control for Indiana Medicaid Waiver Recipients

Care Management

AAAs in Indiana support waiver families by assessing needs, connecting them with necessary services and supports, and providing ongoing case management.

Paid Family Caregivers

Indiana offers paid family caregiving through programs like Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) and Attendant Care, often accessed via Medicaid Waivers.

Pest Control

Pest control can be a covered service under specific waivers when it's deemed medically necessary for the individual's health and safety to remain in their home.

Paid Family Caregiver Program Medicaid Waiver

Area Agencies on Aging Map for Medicaid Waiver

Santa To You

Santa Sleigh Project coordinates surprise visits from Santa Claus for homebound and medically fragile children so that they can enjoy the Santa experience.

Respite

Vital respite care for family caregivers, offering temporary relief through services delivered by alternative caregivers or within nursing facilities.

Medical Equipment

Specialized medical equipment and supplies are a covered benefit within Indiana's Medicaid waiver programs to support participants' health, safety, and independence in their home and community-based settings.

Make A Wish

Make-A-Wish grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Vehicle Modifications

Vehicle modifications like wheelchair ramps can be a covered service under some Indiana Medicaid Waivers when they are deemed necessary.

GoBabyGo

GoBabyGo provides adapted battery powered cars to help children with cognitive and motor delays gain mobility in their environments. GoBabyGo impacts the lives of these children at no cost to the families.

Miracle Flights

Miracle Flights provides free commercial flights to sick children and their families in need of life-saving medical care not found in their home communities.

Indiana Medicaid Waiver Transportation Services

Full Breakdown of Free Resources by Medicaid Waiver

Important Note: Almost all Indiana Medicaid Waiver programs have a waiting list due to high demand. Currently, 4,322 individuals are on the Health and Wellness Waiver waiting list, and 6,245 are on the PathWays Waiver waiting list

Waiver Programs and Free Resources:

PathWays Waiver (Individuals Over 60):
- Serves individuals needing a nursing facility level of care.
- Free Resources:
  - Area Agency on Aging (AAA): Initial point of contact for assessments and information.
  - Managed Care Entities (Anthem, Humana, UnitedHealthcare): Provide care coordination to navigate available services and supports upon enrollment.
    - Additional services for Pathways Members:
      - Adult day services
      - Adult family care
      - Assisted living
      - Attendant care
      - Home modifications
      - Health care coordination
      - Home-delivered meals
      - Nutritional supplements
      - Personal emergency response systems
      - Respite
      - Specialized medical equipment
      - Structured family care
      - Transportation
      - Vehicle modifications
Health & Wellness Waiver (Individuals Under 60):
- Serves individuals needing a nursing facility level of care.
- Free Resources:
  - Area Agency on Aging (AAA): Initial point of contact for assessments and information.
  - Managed Care Entities (Anthem, Humana, UnitedHealthcare): Provide care coordination to navigate available services and supports upon enrollment.
    - Full list of services available on the Indiana FSSA website.
Family Supports Waiver (Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities):
- Supports Hoosiers needing intermediate level of care to live in their current residence.
- Free Resources:
  - Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) Office: Handles applications and provides general information.
  - The Arc of Indiana: Offers advocacy, information, and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
  - Indiana Family to Family: Provides support, resources, and training for families of children and adults with disabilities.
  - Exception to Waiting List: Eligible individuals aged 18-24 transitioning from school may enter waiver services without waiting if funded slots are available.
Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH) Waiver (Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities):
- A needs-based waiver, often for more intensive supports or emergency situations.
- Free Resources:
  - Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) Office: Handles applications and provides general information.
  - The Arc of Indiana: Offers advocacy, information, and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Also, the best place for waiver updates.
  - Indiana Family to Family: Provides support, resources, and training for families of children and adults with disabilities.

General Resources for All Waivers:

Area Agencies on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Centers (AAA/ADRC): Offer options counseling and connect individuals with local community resources.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Website: Provides general information about Medicaid Waivers and access to the HCBS Waitlist Dashboard.