Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan) in Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan) Pay for Residential Care in Maryland?

Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Maryland.

Who Is Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan) For?

Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan) serves All Medicaid at institutional LOC. Your case manager or support coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.

How Do I Find Providers That Accept Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan)?

Because Community First Choice (1915(k) state plan) 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 Maryland waivers that pay for residential care.

Other Programs in Maryland

• Community Options Waiver (Home and Community-Based Options, HCBO)
• DDA Community Pathways Waiver
• DDA Community Supports & Family Supports Waivers
• Brain Injury Waiver
• Increased Community Services (ICS)