A&D and TBI Waiver Update
From FSSA
A&D and TBI WaiverUpdate |
A communication to Hoosiers who received services on the former Aged and Disabled or the Traumatic Brain Injury waivers
Week of Sept. 29, 2024
Welcome to the update
ChecklistWhat to watch for
| Contact InformationArea Agencies on AgingFind your AAA: Call 800-713-9023 or visit www.in.gov/fssa/inconnectalliance/ Division of AgingCall 888-673-0002 or email FSSA.Daresponseteam@fssa.IN.gov Bureau of Disabilities ServicesDivision of Disability and Rehabilitative Services Apply for Medicaid |
Member webinars
Did you miss it?Family Webinars hosted over the past few months are available on the FSSA Medicaid Strategies webpage. They cover a range of topics, including how to stay connected, offering choice, using integrated supports and more. Future opportunitiesJoin the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning for a PathWays for Aging program update on Thursday, September 12 at 9 a.m. ET. The Bureau of Disabilities Services will host family engagement opportunities through its Building Bridges program. Building Bridges events are solely for individuals with disabilities and their families to meet with the BDS staff and ask questions, share feedback, or raise concerns or successes about bureau services. Upcoming sessions can be found on the DDRS Announcement page. |
Your questions answeredFrequently Asked QuestionsQuestion: Whom do I contact to apply for the Health and Wellness Waiver? Whom do I contact to apply for the PathWays for Aging Waiver?Answer: AAAs remain the front door for the Health and Wellness, Traumatic Brain Injury and PathWays Waivers. To apply for the Health and Wellness, Traumatic Brain Injury and PathWays for Aging waivers, individuals and families should contact their local Area Agency on Aging or INconnect Alliance. The AAAs can also assist individuals with identifying and connecting with other resources in their communities. Question: What is my spot on the waiting list? When will I be invited from the waiting list?Answer: Individuals on the PathWays Waiver and Health and Wellness Waiver waiting lists do not have a static place in line. The waiting list is fluid, as individuals are added daily with various level of care criteria that impact how you are invited. Individuals are invited as follows:
If you have questions about your place on the waiting list, you can reach out to your local Area Agency on Aging to confirm your date of application. They can also assist if you believe that you meet one of the priority statuses. If, after reaching out to your AAA, you still have questions, you can reach out to FSSA at medicaid@fssa.in.gov. Question: How do I know when I’ve been invited off the waiting list?Answer: You will receive a letter in the mail from FSSA. Your AAA options counselor will reach out to you to continue the process to determine if you remain eligible to access waiver services. Question: What can I do while I am waiting on the waitlist?Answer: Individuals may be eligible for other programs and services for support. Your local Area Agency on Aging has staff available to talk through the range of program options. You may also contact Indiana 211 for information on additional resources in your community. For additional assistance, please review the waiver waitlist checklists, available on the FSSA Medicaid Strategies webpage. Additional FAQs are available on the FSSA Medicaid Strategies webpage. Send your questions to Medicaid@fssa.in.gov. |
Waiver transition
A&D Waiver split on July 1On July 1, the Aged and Disabled Waiver split into two waivers. These waivers have been approved by CMS. You can read more here. Members 59 and under
Members over 60
Contact information for each MCE can be found on the PathWays Resources & Contacts webpage.
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TBI Waiver transitioned on July 1
On July 1, the Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver transitioned to the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services.
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