Who Is NOW (New Options Waiver) For?

NOW (New Options Waiver) serves adults with I/DD (supports-level). Your support coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.

How Do I Find Providers That Accept NOW (New Options Waiver)?

Because NOW (New Options Waiver) does not fund residential placements, ask your support coordinator about in-home and community providers. If a residential placement is needed, see the Georgia waivers that pay for residential care.

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NOW (New Options Waiver) in Georgia

NOW (New Options Waiver) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Georgia. The program serves adults with I/DD (supports-level).

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

Need a Residential Placement Instead?

NOW (New Options Waiver) does not fund residential placements. In Georgia, residential care can be funded through CCSP (Community Care Services Program) — Elderly & Disabled waiver, SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment), COMP (Comprehensive Supports Waiver) — talk to your support coordinator about switching or adding a program.

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Does NOW (New Options Waiver) Pay for Residential Care in Georgia?: NOW (New Options Waiver) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Georgia.
Who Is NOW (New Options Waiver) For?: NOW (New Options Waiver) serves adults with I/DD (supports-level). Your support coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.
How Do I Find Providers That Accept NOW (New Options Waiver)?: Because NOW (New Options Waiver) does not fund residential placements, ask your support coordinator about in-home and community providers. If a residential placement is needed, see the Georgia waivers that pay for residential care.

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