Who Is Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) For?

Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) serves elders 60+ (and some younger) at NF level of care. Your case manager or support coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.

How Do I Find Providers That Accept Frail Elder Waiver (FEW)?

Because Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) 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 Massachusetts waivers that pay for residential care.

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Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) in Massachusetts

Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Massachusetts. The program serves elders 60+ (and some younger) at NF level of care.

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?

Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) does not fund residential placements. In Massachusetts, residential care can be funded through 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), and others — talk to your case manager or support coordinator about switching or adding a program.

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Does Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) Pay for Residential Care in Massachusetts?: Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Massachusetts.
Who Is Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) For?: Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) serves elders 60+ (and some younger) at NF level of care. Your case manager or support coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.
How Do I Find Providers That Accept Frail Elder Waiver (FEW)?: Because Frail Elder Waiver (FEW) 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 Massachusetts waivers that pay for residential care.

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