What is the purpose of Home and Community-Based Waiver Programs?

• A. Public funding assistance for Home Health Aide Services, Respite Care, Habilitation Services, etc., for Medicaid-eligible individuals.
• B. Cash payments for private home renovations.
• C. General hospital admission waivers.
• D. Payer for hospital in-patient charges.

Answer: (A)

Home and Community-Based Waiver Programs provide long-term care services in the home and community for Medicaid-eligible individuals, helping them stay out of institutions and maintain independence. These waivers use Medicaid funds to cover a range of supports—such as Home Health Aide Services, Respite Care, and Habilitation Services—so people can receive needed care at home or in the community rather than in a skilled facility.

That’s why the best choice describes public funding assistance for those specific services for Medicaid-eligible individuals. The other options don’t reflect the purpose of HCBS waivers: they aren’t about cash payments for home renovations, general hospital admission waivers, or paying hospital inpatient charges.