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. 2000 Fall;22(1):123-125.

Home and Community-Based Services Waivers

Mary Jean Duckett, Mary R Guy

Home and Community-Based Services Waivers

Mary Jean Duckett et al. Health Care Financ Rev. 2000 Fall.

Abstract

The history and current status of the Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program are presented. The article discusses the States' role in developing and implementing creative alternatives to institutional care for individuals who are Medicaid eligible. Also described are services that may be provided under the waiver program and populations served.

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