Home and Community Based (HCB) waiver in Kentucky

Home and Community Based (HCB) waiver covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Kentucky. The program serves 65+ or physically disabled meeting NF level.

Enrollment and service authorization go through your case manager or support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize the budget, and help select a provider.

Need a Residential Placement Instead?

Home and Community Based (HCB) waiver does not fund residential placements. In Kentucky, residential care can be funded through Supports for Community Living (SCL), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and ABI Long-Term Care — talk to your case manager or support coordinator about switching or adding a program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Home and Community Based (HCB) waiver Pay for Residential Care in Kentucky?
Home and Community Based (HCB) waiver covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Kentucky.
Who Is Home and Community Based (HCB) waiver For?
Home and Community Based (HCB) waiver serves 65+ or physically disabled meeting NF level. Your case manager or support coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.
How Do I Find Providers That Accept Home and Community Based (HCB) waiver?
Because Home and Community Based (HCB) waiver does not fund residential placements, ask your case manager or support coordinator about in-home and community providers. If a residential placement is needed, see the Kentucky waivers that pay for residential care.

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