HCBS waivers · Washington
Washington Medicaid waivers
Washington runs 9 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records.
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- 9
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Washington waiver programs
Washington runs 9 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA Basic Plus WaiverWA.0409Services: Community inclusion, Individual supported employment/group supported employment, Respite, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Speech/hearing/language services, Assistive technology, Community engagement… | 1915(c) | People with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities, all ages, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Aug 31, 2027 |
| WA Children's Intensive In-Home Behavioral Support WaiverWA.40669Services: Respite, Assistive technology, Environmental adaptations, Equine therapy, Life skills, Music therapy, Nurse delegation, Peer mentoring… | 1915(c) | People with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities, ages 8–20, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Aug 31, 2027 |
| WA Community Protection WaiverWA.0411Services: Individual supported employment/group supported employment, Residential habilitation, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Speech/hearing/language services, Assistive technology, Community transition, Environmental adaptations… | 1915(c) | People with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities, age 18+, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Aug 31, 2027 |
| WA COPES WaiverWA.0049Services: Adult day health, Adult day care, Client support training & wellness education, Community choice guiding, Community support: goods and services, Environmental modifications, Home delivered meals, Skilled nursing services… | 1915(c) | Adults 65+, People with physical or other disabilities, ages 18–64, Must meet nursing facility level of care | — | Dec 31, 2028 |
| WA Core WaiverWA.0410Services: Community inclusion, Individual supported employment/group supported employment, Residential habilitation, Respite, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Speech/hearing/language services, Assistive technology… | 1915(c) | People with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities, all ages, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Aug 31, 2027 |
| WA Individual and Family Services WaiverWA.1186Services: Respite, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Speech/hearing/language services, Assistive technology, Community engagement, Environmental adaptations, Life skills… | 1915(c) | People with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities, all ages, Must meet ICF/IID level of care | — | Aug 31, 2024 |
| WA New Freedom WaiverWA.0443Services: Personal assistance services, Environmental and vehicle modification, Individual directed goods/services/supports, Training and educational supports, Treatment and health maintenance | 1915(c) | Adults 65+, People with physical or other disabilities, ages 18–64, Must meet nursing facility level of care | — | Dec 31, 2029 |
| WA Residential Support WaiverWA.1086Services: Adult day health, Adult family home specialized behavior support service, Client support training and wellness education, Community choice guiding, Community stability supports, Enhanced residential services, Expanded community services, Nurse delegation… | 1915(c) | Adults 65+, People with physical or other disabilities, ages 18–64, Must meet nursing facility level of care | — | Dec 31, 2028 |
| Washington Medicaid Transformation Project 2.0Services: Caregiver training and support groups, Respite, Help with housework and errands, Supplies, Home-delivered meals | 1115 | Adults age 55+ who are Medicaid eligible but not using Medicaid LTSS, plus their unpaid caregivers (MAC), Adults age 55+ at risk of needing Medicaid LTSS who are above Medicaid financial limits but meet functional criteria (TSOA) | — | 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.
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What Medicaid waivers does Washington have?
Washington runs 9 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records. They are: WA Basic Plus Waiver; WA Children's Intensive In-Home Behavioral Support Waiver; WA Community Protection Waiver; WA COPES Waiver; WA Core Waiver; WA Individual and Family Services Waiver; WA New Freedom Waiver; WA Residential Support Waiver; Washington Medicaid Transformation Project 2.0.