Participants receive access to supports planning services provided by an expert Supports Planner, with knowledge about Medicaid and Home and Community-Based Services. Once enrolled, participants have access to a wide variety of Medicaid funded services, based on their medical needs. It is the role of the Supports Planner to guide participants through accessing covered services.
The CO Waiver program provides an array of home and community-based services that helps Medicaid beneficiaries live and remain in the community of their choice.
Covered Services May Include
- Personal Assistance Services
- Case Management/Supports Planning
- Nurse Monitoring
- Personal Emergency Back-up Systems
- Transition Services
- Consumer Training
- Home Delivered Meals
- Assistive Technology
- Accessibility Adaptations
- Environmental Assessments
- Medical Day Care
- Nutritionist/Dietician
- Family Training
- Behavioral Consultation
- Assisted Living
- Senior Center Plus
- Eligibility
- Medical and Technical Criteria
Medical and Technical Criteria
Please note that The Coordinating Center does not determine eligibility, it is determined by the Maryland Department of Health.
Medical Criteria
Individuals require a nursing facility level of care based on a uniform medical assessment.
Financial Criteria
- An individual’s income and assets are reviewed to determine financial eligibility for Medical Assistance.
- The monthly income of an individual may not exceed 300% of SSI benefits, and the countable assets may not exceed $2,000 or $2,500 (depending on eligibility category).
- Only the income and assets of the individual (and assets of any spouse) are considered in determining financial eligibility.
How can The Center help you?
If you are already receiving Supports Planning Services, The Center is able to guide you through the re-application and/or redetermination application process.
If you are currently not receiving Supports Planning Services and are interested in applying, visit Maryland Access Point. Ways to access Maryland Access Point (MAP):
- By phone: 1-844-MAP-LINK (1-844-627-5465)
- Online: marylandaccesspoint.211md.org
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