Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, DDS Adult Supports / Community Living / Intensive Supports waivers (0828/0826/0827), ABI-RH and ABI-N (Acquired Brain Injury waivers), MFP-RS and MFP-CL (Moving Forward Plan waivers), TBI Waiver, Adult Foster Care / Group Adult Foster Care (state plan), and Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care (managed care) 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 Massachusetts Waiver Providers With Openings?

Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Massachusetts from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry — providers reply directly, and openings show live when providers update availability.

Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, waiver services are coordinated by a case manager or support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.

Do All Massachusetts Waivers Cover Residential Placement?

No. Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) covers 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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Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 7 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 6 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 — 312 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

Frail Elder Waiver (FEW)
In-Home Only
Serves: elders 60+ (and some younger) at NF level of care
Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Massachusetts.
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DDS Adult Supports / Community Living / Intensive Supports waivers (0828/0826/0827)
Pays Residential
Serves: adults with I/DD, tiered by need
DDS Adult Supports / Community Living / Intensive Supports waivers (0828/0826/0827) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Massachusetts, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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ABI-RH and ABI-N (Acquired Brain Injury waivers)
Pays Residential
Serves: adults with acquired brain injury leaving facilities
ABI-RH and ABI-N (Acquired Brain Injury waivers) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Massachusetts, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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MFP-RS and MFP-CL (Moving Forward Plan waivers)
Pays Residential
Serves: nursing-facility transitioners
MFP-RS and MFP-CL (Moving Forward Plan waivers) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Massachusetts, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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TBI Waiver
Pays Residential
Serves: adults with traumatic brain injury
TBI Waiver can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Massachusetts, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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Adult Foster Care / Group Adult Foster Care (state plan)
Pays Residential
Serves: elders and adults with disabilities
Adult Foster Care / Group Adult Foster Care (state plan) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Massachusetts, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care (managed care)
Pays Residential
Serves: duals 65+ (SCO) and 21-64 (One Care)
Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care (managed care) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Massachusetts, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?: In Massachusetts, DDS Adult Supports / Community Living / Intensive Supports waivers (0828/0826/0827), ABI-RH and ABI-N (Acquired Brain Injury waivers), MFP-RS and MFP-CL (Moving Forward Plan waivers), TBI Waiver, Adult Foster Care / Group Adult Foster Care (state plan), and Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care (managed care) 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 Massachusetts Waiver Providers With Openings?: Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Massachusetts from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry — providers reply directly, and openings show live when providers update availability.

Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Massachusetts

Waiver Programs in Massachusetts

Frail Elder Waiver (FEW)

DDS Adult Supports / Community Living / Intensive Supports waivers (0828/0826/0827)

ABI-RH and ABI-N (Acquired Brain Injury waivers)

MFP-RS and MFP-CL (Moving Forward Plan waivers)

TBI Waiver

Adult Foster Care / Group Adult Foster Care (state plan)

Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care (managed care)

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