The Rhode Island General Waiver is a Medicaid program that provides financial assistance to qualified residents of the state who are elderly, disabled, or have a low-income. This waiver allows for the use of Medicaid funds for services, such as home care, personal care, day services, and adaptive equipment, that are not covered by traditional Medicaid. There are four types of Rhode Island General Waiver: the Elderly and Physically Disabled Waiver, the Developmental Disabilities Waiver, the Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and the Elderly and Disabled Waiver. The Elderly and Physically Disabled Waiver provides services such as adult day health, home health aides, and personal care assistance to elderly and physically disabled individuals. The Developmental Disabilities Waiver offers services such as occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and respite care for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Home and Community Based Services Waiver provides services such as home modifications, transportation, and assistive technology to individuals with physical and mental health conditions. The Elderly and Disabled Waiver provides services such as home health aides, respite care, and home modifications to elderly and disabled individuals.
The Rhode Island General Waiver is a Medicaid program that provides financial assistance to qualified residents of the state who are elderly, disabled, or have a low-income. This waiver allows for the use of Medicaid funds for services, such as home care, personal care, day services, and adaptive equipment, that are not covered by traditional Medicaid. There are four types of Rhode Island General Waiver: the Elderly and Physically Disabled Waiver, the Developmental Disabilities Waiver, the Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and the Elderly and Disabled Waiver. The Elderly and Physically Disabled Waiver provides services such as adult day health, home health aides, and personal care assistance to elderly and physically disabled individuals. The Developmental Disabilities Waiver offers services such as occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and respite care for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Home and Community Based Services Waiver provides services such as home modifications, transportation, and assistive technology to individuals with physical and mental health conditions. The Elderly and Disabled Waiver provides services such as home health aides, respite care, and home modifications to elderly and disabled individuals.
