WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES WAIVER?

The services available are:

1.Personal services: Assistance in completing tasks of daily living which the individuals would do themselves if they did not have a disability. These could include dressing, shopping, cooking, bathing, and other everyday tasks.

2. Assistive services: Medical equipment, home modifications and technology assistance devices which help the individual to remain in his or her home and increase his or her quality of life and level of independence.

3. Independent Living Counseling: Individual assistance and resources to maximize individual independence, work with other appropriate support agencies and programs and to become fully integrated and active in the community.

HOW DOES AN INDIVIDUAL QUALIFY FOR THE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES WAIVER?

In order to qualify for the Physical Disabilities Waiver, you must meet the following eligibility guidelines:
1. Be at least 16
2. Be determined disabled by the Social Security Administration.
3. Need assistance to perform normal rhythm of the day.
4. Meet Medicaid nursing facility threshold.

Contact your local Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) office or a TCM-PD Providers: Centers for Independent Living & Home Health Agencies and Associated Organizations (PDF), to find out about the Physical Disabilities Waiver.

PD Waiver Policy and Procedure Manual

For more in depth information on the PD Waiver click here