Statewide HCBS Medicaid Waiver
The Southwest Area Agency on Aging & Disability serves as the administrative lead agency under the Medicaid Waiver component for its planning service area. To be eligible, an enrollee must:
- Be a resident of the State of Tennessee.
- Meet the financial requirements to receive Medicaid as determined by the Department of Human Services.
- Meet the TennCare pre-admission evaluation (PAE) medical criteria for level I nursing facility care.
- Be an adult of 21 years of age or older.
- Have a home that is a safe place to get Waiver services to protect the enrollee’s health and safety.
- Have an identified caregiver.
Services provided include case management, homemaker services, personal care services, minor home modification, personal emergency response systems, home-delivered meals, inpatient respite care, adult day care, assisted living, assistive technology, in-home respite, personal care attendant and pest control.
If you are interested you can complete our Online Screening Tool to help us assess your needs or call our Information and Assistance Specialist.
INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE, AND REFERRAL
For information and assistance on services provided through the Area Agency on Aging & Disability, call the State wide toll-free number at 1-866-836-6678 or in Madison County (731) 668-6967.