The determination that other sources have been exhausted. The state has available funds to cover the cost of the exception. The program strives to prevent or reduce time in institutional care by helping a person stay at home as long as possible. These services are supervised by a Registered Nurse employed by a home health agency. The mental retardation waiver provides services for consumers with a primary diagnosis of mental retardation.
Consumers can choose to live at home or in assisted living arrangements.
This program encourages total community integration. The dollar amount available each month for these services vary according to the service provided.