NC Innovations Waiver

The NC Innovations Waiver is a Federally approved 1915 C Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (HCBS Waiver) designed to meet the needs of Individuals with Intellectual or Development Disabilities (I/DD) who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in their home or community, rather than in an institutional setting. 

The Medicaid Innovations Waiver supports Individuals with I/DD to live the life they choose. 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. 

NC Innovations Waiver Renewal Effective July 1, 2019

NC Innovations Waiver

NC Innovations Renewal - Year 1 Changes

NC Innovations Waiver Renewal: A Review for Individuals and Families Webinar

Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 6-7 p.m.

Please join NC DHHS as we review information on the July 2019 Innovations Waiver Renewal providing updates for individuals on the Innovations Waiver and their Families.

Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1551771947914762764

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Eligibility

To be part of North Carolina’s Innovations Waiver, you must:

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

How to Apply

If you are eligible, your LME-MCO can help you get services. There are only a certain number of NC Innovations Waiver slots. If the slots are full, your name will be added to the Registry of Unmet Need.

Additional Resources

• Supported Living Service Definition
• Resources and Training
• Supports Intensity Scale®
• Home and Community Based Services

Contact

• NC Medicaid Recipient Services: 919-855-4000
• Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services Customer Service: 855-262-1946
• Email:IDDListeningSessions@dhhs.nc.gov