Contact Info and Descriptions for all Rhode Island Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS Waivers

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

Waiver target group: MR/DD

State: RI
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: personal care attendants, homemaker, emergency response, and senior companion services.
Contact Information:
(401) 462-3234
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2001 participant data
MR/DD 2001 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Aged

State: RI
Waiver name: Elderly
Description: This waiver allows persons aged 65+ who meet the nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: personal care attendants, homemaker, case management, and emergency response.
Contact Information:
(800) 752-8088
State waiver website:
Elderly website
Program Data:
Elderly 2001 participant data
Elderly 2001 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Aged/Disabled

State: RI
Waiver name: Elderly & Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ 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, specialized homemaker services, residential habilitation, and respite.
Contact Information:
Elderly & Disabled contact information; (401) 462-6303
State waiver website:
Elderly & Disabled website
Program Data:
Elderly & Disabled 2001 participant data
Elderly & Disabled 2001 expenditure data

State: RI
Waiver name: Assisted Living
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities and those aged 65+ 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, assisted living, and specialized medical equipment and supplies.
Contact Information:
(401) 222-2858 or (888) 855-5332
State waiver website:
Assisted Living website
Program Data:
Assisted Living 2001 participant data
Assisted Living 2001 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Disabled/Physically Disabled

State: RI
Waiver name: Habilitative
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities who meet the hospital level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this waiver include: case management, habilitation and rehabilitation services, and private duty nursing.
Contact Information:
(401) 725-1966
State waiver website:
Habilitative website
Program Data: No data available for this waiver in 2001.

State: RI
Waiver name: Severely Disabled
Description: This waiver allows persons with physical disabilities 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 attendants, environmental accessibility adaptations, and specialized equipment and supplies.
Contact Information:
(401) 725-1966
State waiver website:
Severely Disabled website
Program Data:
Severely Disabled 2001 participant data
Severely Disabled 2001 expenditure data