5.9.1 introduction

Community waivers enable elderly, blind, and disabled ( EBD ) persons to live in community settings rather than in state institutions or nursing homes.  They allow MA to pay for community services, which normally are not covered by MA.

Community waivers include the following programs:

1. Community Integration Program I ( CIP 1A and CIP 1B ).

2. Community Integration Program II ( CIP II ).

3. Community Options Program Waiver ( COP-W) .

4. Brain Injury Waiver.

5. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly ( PACE ).

6. Wisconsin Partnership Program ( WPP ).

7. Children's Long Term Support waiver programs (CLTS).  These programs serve children with physical disabilities, developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

To be eligible for these waivers, a person must:
 

1. Meet MA level of care requirements for admission to nursing homes, and

2. Meet non-financial requirements for MA, and

3. Meet financial requirements for MA, and

4. Reside in a setting allowed by community waivers policies, and

5. Have a need for long term care services.

6. Have a disability determination if they are under age 65.  (Disability is a non-financial eligibility requirement for Community Waiver programs for anyone under age 65.) 
   
   Note: A person who is MAPP disabled may be eligible as a Group A participant even if a regular disability has not been determined by DDB.

This page last updated in Release Number: 06-04

Release Date: 10/23/06

Effective Date: 10/23/06