This Episode of The Senior Podcast Show focuses the Choice Waiver Program. "Within broad Federal guidelines, States can develop home and community-based services waivers (HCBS Waivers) to meet the needs of people who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an institutional setting", per Medicaid.gov. Listen Now as host, Kori Lehr, is joined by special guest, Danyell Petrere, Executive Director of American House Dearborn Heights to learn more about HCBS Waivers.  

According to Medicaid.gov, "States can offer a variety of unlimited services under an HCBS Waiver program. Programs can provide a combination of standard medical services and non-medical services. Standard services include but are not limited to: case management (i.e. supports and service coordination), homemaker, home health aide, personal care, adult day health services, habilitation (both day and residential), and respite care" In this episode, we discuss what the Medicaid waiver is, what the program covers, what the eligibility requirements are, and how to apply for the Waiver Program. To learn more about the HCBS Waiver Program and what types of care are included, listen now! 

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Visit the link below to learn more about an HCBS Waiver Program near you. *https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/home-community-based-services/home-community-based-services-authorities/home-community-based-services-1915c/index.html

To learn how to apply for the HCBS Waiver program, Find your local AAA by visiting Eldercare.gov or calling 1-800-677-1116.