Contact Info and Descriptions for all Mississippi Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS Waivers, 2005

The following is a list of all Mississippi 1915(c) Waivers by name - complete with a description, contact information and web link.

Waiver target group: MR/DD

State: MS
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows MR/DD persons who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: respite, habilitation, therapies, specialized medical supplies, and attendant care services.
Contact Information:
601-359-6141
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2005 participant data
MR/DD 2005 expenditure data

Waiver target group: TBI/SCI

State: MS
Waiver name: TBI
Description: This waiver allows persons with TBI or SCI who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, respite, attendant care services, environmental accessibility accommodations, and specialized medical equipment and supplies.
Contact Information:
601-359-9548
State waiver website:
TBI website
Program Data:
TBI 2005 participant data
TBI 2005 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Aged/Disabled

State: MS
Waiver name: Elderly and Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 21+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: adult day health care, home-delivered meals, homemaker services, escorted transportation, respite, and home health visits.
Contact Information:
601-359-9549
State waiver website:
Elderly and Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly and Disabled 2005 participant data
Elderly and Disabled 2005 expenditure data

State: MS
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver allows residents of Bolivar, Forrest, Harrison, Hinds, Lee, Newton, or Sunflower counties who are 21 years of age or older and who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, personal care, homemaker services, chore services, attendant care, and skilled nursing services.
Contact Information:
601-359-6141
State waiver website:
Assisted Living website
Program Data:
Assisted Living 2005 participant data
Assisted Living 2005 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Disabled/Physically Disabled

State: MS
Waiver name: Independent Living
Description: This waiver allows persons with severe orthopedic and/or neurological impairments who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management and rehabilitation.
Contact Information:
601-359-9548
State waiver website:
Independent Living website
Program Data:
Independent Living 2005 participant data
Independent Living 2005 expenditure data