Utah Medicaid waivers
Utah runs 9 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list.
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Utah waiver programs
Utah runs 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) WaiverUT.0292Services: ABI waiver support coordination, Center-based prevocational services, Day supports, Homemaker, Residential habilitation, Respite, Supported employment, Consumer preparation services… | 1915(c) | People with brain injury, age 18+, Must meet nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2029 |
| UT Community Supports Waiver for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Other Related ConditionsUT.0158Services: Center-based prevocational services, Day supports, Homemaker, Personal assistance, Residential habilitation, Respite care – intensive, Supported employment, Support coordination… | 1915(c) | People with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities, all ages, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | 5,950as of 2025 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| UT Community Transitions WaiverUT.1666Services: Center-based prevocational services, Day supports, Homemaker, Personal assistance, Residential habilitation, Respite – routine, Supported employment, Waiver support coordination… | 1915(c) | People with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities, all ages, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2030 |
| UT Limited Supports WaiverUT.1886Services: Integrated community learning, Prevocational services, Respite, Supported employment, Financial management services, Individual and family peer support, Attendant care, Behavioral services… | 1915(c) | People with brain injury, age 18+, People with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities, all ages, Must meet nursing facility or ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
| UT Medically Complex Children's WaiverUT.1246Services: Personal attendant services, Skilled nursing respite and routine respite, Financial management | 1915(c) | People who are medically fragile, ages 0–19, Must meet nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2028 |
| UT New Choices WaiverUT.0439Services: Adult day care, Case management, Habilitation, Homemaker, Respite, Supportive maintenance services, Consumer preparation services, Financial management services… | 1915(c) | Adults 65+, People with physical or other disabilities, ages 18–64, Must meet nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2030 |
| UT Physical Disabilities WaiverUT.0331Services: Personal attendant services, Financial management services, Personal emergency response systems, Specialized medical equipment and supplies (monthly fee), Specialized medical equipment and supplies (purchase/installation/removal/replacement/repair), Transportation (non-medical) | 1915(c) | Adults 65+, People with physical disabilities, ages 18–64, Must meet nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
| UT Waiver for Individuals Age 65 or OlderUT.0247Services: Adult day health, Case management, Homemaker, Respite and respite services (LTC facility), Enhanced state plan supportive maintenance home health aide services, Financial management services, Adult companion services, Chore services… | 1915(c) | Adults 65+, Must meet nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2030 |
| UT Waiver for Technology Dependent, Medically Fragile IndividualsUT.40183Services: Personal attendant services, Skilled nursing respite care, Extended home health aide, Extended private duty nursing, Financial management services, Family support, In-home feeding therapy | 1915(c) | People who are medically fragile or technology dependent, ages 0–20, Must meet nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2028 |
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 Utah have?
Utah runs 9 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 4 have a state-published waiting list. They are: UT Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver; UT Community Supports Waiver for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Other Related Conditions; UT Community Transitions Waiver; UT Limited Supports Waiver; UT Medically Complex Children's Waiver; UT New Choices Waiver; UT Physical Disabilities Waiver; UT Waiver for Individuals Age 65 or Older; UT Waiver for Technology Dependent, Medically Fragile Individuals.