Summary

The NC Innovations Waiver is a Medicaid program in North Carolina designed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides community-based services and supports as an alternative to institutional care. Eligible participants must meet specific criteria, including the need for Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) level of care. The waiver aims to help individuals stay safe, healthy, and well in their communities while receiving necessary services. Services are managed by local management entities/managed care organizations (LME/MCOs) and are tailored to each participant's person-centered plan.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Meet the requirements for Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) level of care.
  2. Live in an ICF-IID or be at risk of being placed in an ICF-IID.
  3. Be able to stay safe, healthy and well in the community while using NC Innovations Waiver services.
  4. Need and use NC Innovations Waiver services listed in your person centered plan at least once a month.
  5. Want to use NC Innovations Waiver services instead of living in an ICF-IID.

Services

Waiver services are administered by a local management entity/managed care organization (LME/MCO) which facilitate services and oversee a network of community-based service providers. Individuals who receive waiver funding work with their team to develop a person-centered plan of care and request the services and supports they need.

Services include:

Assistive Technology