

📝 Understanding Indiana Medicaid Waivers
Helping You or Your Loved One Stay Safe, Supported, and Independent at Home
Indiana has two main Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs designed to support individuals who would otherwise need nursing home care. These waivers provide in-home and community services through approved providers—like With Open Arms Residential Care—to help people thrive safely in their own environments.
1️⃣ PathWays for Aging Waiver
🔹 Who It’s For:
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Individuals 60 years and older
🔹 Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be enrolled in Indiana Medicaid
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Must meet nursing facility level of care
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Must need support to continue living safely at home or in a community setting
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Must be enrolled in a Managed Care Entity (MCE) like Humana, Anthem, or UnitedHealthcare
🔹 Services May Include:
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Attendant care
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Home and community assistance
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Non-medical transportation
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Medication reminders
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Community integration and more
2️⃣ Health & Wellness Waiver
🔹 Who It’s For:
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Adults ages 18–59 with:
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Physical disabilities
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Chronic health conditions
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Behavioral health needs
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🔹 Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be enrolled in Indiana Medicaid
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Must meet institutional level of care (e.g., nursing facility level)
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Must be eligible for services that help them remain at home or engage in the community
🔹 Services May Include:
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Personal care and attendant services
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Life skills training
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Community transportation
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Home support
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Help with daily living tasks (ADLs and IADLs)
🔄 What’s Changed?
Indiana recently consolidated several waivers under these two programs. For example:
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The Aged & Disabled (A&D) Waiver is now part of PathWays for Aging
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The TBI Waiver is now part of the Health & Wellness Waiver
✅ With Open Arms Residential Care Is an Approved Provider
We proudly serve clients through Humana, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare (MCEs). Our in-home and community-based services will begin June 1, 2025, and are tailored to each client’s needs.
📞 Ready to learn more or start the intake process?
Call: 219-350-6137
Email: withopenarmsresidential@gmail.com
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