ICWP

What is the Independent Care Waiver Program?

ICWP – Independent Care Waiver Program

The Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) offers services that help a limited number of adult Medicaid members with physical disabilities live in their own homes or in the community instead of a hospital or long term care facility such as a nursing home. ICWP services are available to persons with debilitating chronic, degenerative diseases and also those with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This program operates and is maintained by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) within the Home and Community-Based Waiver (1915c) granted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

 

Eligibility

This program was designed for eligible Medicaid members with severe physical disabilities who are also between the ages of 21 and 64 at enrollment. The State of Georgia determines eligibility through an application process but you can follow the simple guide below to determine your own ability to apply:

  • The member must be capable of managing their own services (persons with TBI are not required to meet this criteria);
  • Have a severe physical impairment or TBI that limits one or more activities of daily living and require the assistance of another person to carry out these daily activities. Examples: Bathing, grooming, eating, dressing, or other activities required for daily living.
  • Be medically stable but at risk of long term care or hospital placement.
  • Be safely placed in a home or community setting.
  • Ability to live independently.

 

Services Provided

  • Case Management Services
  • Personal support services
  • Adult day health
  • Home-care services
  • Specialized medical equipment and supplies
  • Home modifications
  • Counseling services

Individuals considering nursing home or institutional care may be eligible for home or community based services as an alternative through the Independent Care Waiver Program. To qualify for the program, individuals must meet the criteria for Medicaid payment for institutional care. Applicants will then be offered the choice of facility care or home and community-based care.

 

How to Apply for ICWP

Contact Courageous Home Care 478-477-7594!!!