Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Connecticut

Connecticut has 5 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 2 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 1,436 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Connecticut are coordinated by a case manager or support coordinator. Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Connecticut

Find Licensed Providers in Connecticut

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Connecticut providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE — 1915(c) + state-funded strand) and DDS Comprehensive Supports Waiver and Individual & Family Support Waiver (1915(c)) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your case manager or support coordinator confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Connecticut Waiver Providers With Openings?
Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Connecticut from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, waiver services are coordinated by a case manager or support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All Connecticut Waivers Cover Residential Placement?
No. Acquired Brain Injury Waivers I & II (1915(c)), Mental Health Waiver (WISE, 1915(c)), and Personal Care Assistance Waiver (1915(c)) cover in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

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