Medicaid Waiver for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Home and Community-Based Services for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
The Division of Mental Retardation Services (DMRS) administers Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs serving persons with intellectual disabilities and their families. These programs were developed as an alternative to services provided in an institutional setting. They are the primary source of support for people with intellectual disabilities who live in the community. Please note: There is a significant waiting list for these services.

Services which persons may be eligible to receive through the HCBS Waiver include:

• Support Coordination
• Residential Services (Residential Habilitation, Supported Living, Family Model Residential Support)
• Day Services
• Behavior Services
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services
• Nursing and Nutrition Services
• Respite Services and Behavioral Respite Services
• Personal Assistance
• Transportation

For information about and access to HCBS Waiver services for persons with MR, contact your DMRS regional office .

Additional information about these services:

• DMRS Consumer Services page
• DMRS Application for Services
• DMRS Family Guide to the Medicaid Waiver
• DMRS Family Handbook
• DMRS Provider Agency List
• DMRS Medicaid Waiver Admission Information letter dated June 5, 2006
• Accessing DMRS Services, published by The Arc of Tennessee (en Espanol)
• Waiting List information, from The Arc of Tennessee