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Florida has several Medicaid Waiver Programs. Medicaid Waiver Programs allow recipients to 'waive' institutionalization and instead choose to direct services to assist them to live in the community. Waiver program services may offer additional supports and services than provided by traditional Medicaid. ==The HCBS/DD Waiver Program== The Home and Community Based Services Waiver, also called the HCBS/DD Waiver or "Big" Waiver, is one of Florida's Medicaid Waiver Programs that assists people who have disabilities. These disabilities include: Cognitive Impairments, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Down Syndrome, and Autism. The HCBS/DD medicaid waiver program helps cover the cost for things that regular medicaid does not pay for. The HCBS Waiver currently has 28 services〔(Florida resources index )〕 and there is a spending cap based on the individuals needs. However, services must be "medically necessary". Individuals that meet the following criteria are eligible to receive services under the Home and Community Based Services Waiver: * Be under 65 years of age * Reside in a Diversion Project service area * Be a Florida resident * Be a U.S. citizen or qualified noncitizen * File for any other benefits to which they may be entitled * Disclose any rights to third party liability (i.e., health insurance) * Meet the income limit of $2022 for an individual or $4044 for a couple * Meet the asset limit of $2000 for an individual or $3000 for an eligible couple * If your monthly income exceeds $2022/month you still can benefit from Medicaid Diversion by setting up an income trust. This is a legal document and it must be done by an attorney In 2012 there was a waiting list of over 22,000 people for this waiver.〔(APD Get the Facts | For more information and to file a Waiver application, contact your local area Agency for Persons with Disabilities office )〕 Some of the people on the waiting list receive services from the FSL waiver. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Florida Medicaid waiver」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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