Kentucky Medicaid waivers
Kentucky runs 7 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list.
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Kentucky waiver programs
Kentucky runs 7 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquired Brain Injury WaiverKY.0333Services: adult day training, case management, personal care, respite, supported employment, behavioral services, counseling, group counseling… | 1915(c) | Individuals with brain injury ages 18 or older who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Apr 30, 2029 |
| Acquired Brain Injury – Long Term Care WaiverKY.0477Services: adult day health, adult day training, case management, respite, supported employment, counseling, group counseling, nursing supports… | 1915(c) | Individuals with brain injury ages 18 or older who meet a nursing facility level of care | 11as of Aug 17, 2026 | Apr 30, 2029 |
| Community Health for Improved Lives and Development (CHILD) WaiverKY.2486Services: case management, clinical therapeutic services, respite, supervised residential care, community living supports, environmental and minor home modifications | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or with serious emotional disturbance ages 0-21 years who meet a hospital or ICF/IID level of care | — | Dec 31, 2030 |
| Home and Community Based WaiverKY.0144Services: adult day health, case management, specialized respite, financial management services, attendant care, environmental and minor home adaptation, goods and services, home delivered meals… | 1915(c) | Individuals with physical or other disabilities ages 0-64 years and individuals ages 65 or older who meet a nursing facility level of care | 8,782as of Aug 17, 2026 | Jul 31, 2030 |
| Model Waiver IIKY.40146Services: skilled services by a licensed practical nurse, skilled services by a registered nurse, skilled services by a respiratory therapist | 1915(c) | Individuals who are technology dependent ages 0 or older who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Sep 30, 2030 |
| Michelle P. WaiverKY.0475Services: adult day health, adult day training, case management, respite, supported employment, counseling, group counseling, nursing supports… | 1915(c) | Individuals with brain injury ages 18 or older who meet a nursing facility level of care | 9,926as of Aug 17, 2026 | Apr 30, 2029 |
| Supports for Community Living WaiverKY.0314Services: case management, consultative clinical and therapeutic - nutritional services, consultative clinical and therapeutic - psychological services, consultative clinical and therapeutic services - positive behavior supports, day training, personal assistance, residential support level I, respite… | 1915(c) | Individuals with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities ages 3 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | 3,884as of Aug 17, 2026 | Apr 30, 2029 |
Waiting-list counts are the state's own published figures, as of the date shown; states count differently, so compare with care.
Frequently asked questions
What Medicaid waivers does Kentucky have?
Kentucky runs 7 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list. They are: Acquired Brain Injury Waiver; Acquired Brain Injury – Long Term Care Waiver; Community Health for Improved Lives and Development (CHILD) Waiver; Home and Community Based Waiver; Model Waiver II; Michelle P. Waiver; Supports for Community Living Waiver.