§ 15-131. Application for home- or community-based services waiver for federal matching funds for services to adults

   (a) Integrated care systems for maximizing federal matching funds. -- The Department shall investigate development of integrated care systems and the feasibility and desirability of applying for a home- and community-based services waiver in order to maximize federal matching funds for the provision of services to adults who:

   (1) Have functional disabilities, including Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;

   (2) Have family income not greater than 200% of the federal poverty level; and

   (3) Would otherwise require nursing home institutionalization.

(b) Description of services. -- The services covered under the waiver under this section may include:

   (1) Routine and emergency respite care;

   (2) Adult day care;

   (3) Personal care;

   (4) Case management; and

   (5) Homemaker services.

(c) Limits on individuals or area included in waiver. -- The Department may place a reasonable limit on the number of individuals or on the geographic area of the State included in the waiver under this section.

HISTORY: 1998, ch. 135.