Contact Info and Descriptions for all District of Columbia Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS Waivers

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

Waiver target group: MR/DD

State: DC
Waiver name: MR/DD
Description: This waiver allows adults with MR/DD who meet the ICF/MR level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services include: homemaker, chore aides, personal care aide, therapies, skilled nursing, and respite care.
Contact Information:
(202) 673-4500
State waiver website:
MR/DD website
Program Data:
MR/DD 2001 participant data
MR/DD 2001 expenditure data

Waiver target group: Aged/Disabled

State: DC
Waiver name: Elderly
Description: This waiver allows physically disabled adults aged 18+ who meet nursing facility level of care to remain living at home and in the community. Services offered under this program include: personal care aide, respite care, homemaking, and personal emergency response
Contact Information:
(202) 724-5506
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
Elderly 2001 participant data
Elderly 2001 expenditure data

Waiver target group: HIV/AIDS

State: DC
Waiver name: HIV/AIDS
Description: This waiver provides water purification systems and replacement filters to persons with HIV/AIDS who otherwise need institutionalization in a hospital.
Contact Information:
(202) 724-5506
State waiver website:
Not Available
Program Data:
HIV/AIDS 2001 participant data
HIV/AIDS 2001 expenditure data