OBRA Waiver The OBRA Waiver is a Home and Community-Based waiver program that provides services to people with disabilities to allow them to live in the community and remain as independent as possible. Eligibility: Age 18 and older Developmental disability - onset prior to age 22 Primary diagnosis is not mental health or mental retardation Require an Intermediate Care Facility / Other Related Conditions (ICF/ORC) level of care Result in substantial functional limitations in 3 or more of the following life activities: Mobility, Communication, Independent Living, Self-Care Behavior, Self-Direction, or Cognitive Capacity Cannot be terminally ill Individuals diagnosed with Autism can receive services through this waiver if found eligible Financial Eligibility: Medical assistance (MA) eligible Services Available: Assistive technology/specialized medical equipment and supplies Daily living services Environmental adaptations Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Respite services Service coordination Therapies (behavior, occupational, physical, speech) Transportation services Visiting nurse Community integration service

OBRA Waiver

The OBRA Waiver is a Home and Community-Based waiver program that provides services to people with disabilities to allow them to live in the community and remain as independent as possible.

Eligibility:

Age 18 and older
Developmental disability - onset prior to age 22
Primary diagnosis is not mental health or mental retardation
Require an Intermediate Care Facility / Other Related Conditions (ICF/ORC) level of care
Result in substantial functional limitations in 3 or more of the following life activities: Mobility, Communication, Independent Living, Self-Care Behavior, Self-Direction, or Cognitive Capacity
Cannot be terminally ill
Individuals diagnosed with Autism can receive services through this waiver if found eligible

Financial Eligibility:

Medical assistance (MA) eligible

Services Available:

Assistive technology/specialized medical equipment and supplies
Daily living services
Environmental adaptations
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS)
Respite services
Service coordination
Therapies (behavior, occupational, physical, speech)
Transportation services
Visiting nurse
Community integration service

OBRA Waiver