Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Virginia?

In Virginia, Community Living (CL) Waiver, Family and Individual Support (FIS) Waiver, Building Independence (BI) Waiver, ARTS (Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services), and Auxiliary Grant (state/local funded, not Medicaid) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your support coordinator confirms which program applies.

How Do I Find Virginia Waiver Providers With Openings?

Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Virginia 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.

Do All Virginia Waivers Cover Residential Placement?

No. CCC Plus Waiver (now under Cardinal Care Managed Care) 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 Virginia

Q: Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Virginia?

In Virginia, waiver services are coordinated by a support coordinator, typically through your Community Services Board (CSB). They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.

Virginia has 6 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 5 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 — 571 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Virginia are coordinated by a support coordinator, typically through your Community Services Board (CSB). Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Virginia

CCC Plus Waiver (now under Cardinal Care Managed Care)
In-Home Only
Serves: Aged/disabled at NF level of care
CCC Plus Waiver (now under Cardinal Care Managed Care) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Virginia.
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Community Living (CL) Waiver
Pays Residential
Serves: DD with 24-hr support needs
Community Living (CL) Waiver can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Virginia, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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Family and Individual Support (FIS) Waiver
Pays Residential
Serves: DD living with family or own home; some sponsored/supported residential
Family and Individual Support (FIS) Waiver can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Virginia, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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Building Independence (BI) Waiver
Pays Residential
Serves: DD adults needing intermittent support
Building Independence (BI) Waiver can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Virginia, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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ARTS (Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services)
Pays Residential
Serves: Medicaid enrollees with SUD
ARTS (Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Virginia, so it is a funding path for residential placements.
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Auxiliary Grant (state/local funded, not Medicaid)
Pays Residential
Serves: SSI-level aged/blind/disabled adults
Auxiliary Grant (state/local funded, not Medicaid) can pay for services in licensed residential settings in Virginia, 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 Virginia providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

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Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Virginia?: In Virginia, Community Living (CL) Waiver, Family and Individual Support (FIS) Waiver, Building Independence (BI) Waiver, ARTS (Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services), and Auxiliary Grant (state/local funded, not Medicaid) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your support coordinator confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Virginia Waiver Providers With Openings?: Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Virginia 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 Virginia

Waiver Programs in Virginia

CCC Plus Waiver (now under Cardinal Care Managed Care)

Community Living (CL) Waiver

Family and Individual Support (FIS) Waiver

Building Independence (BI) Waiver

ARTS (Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services)

Auxiliary Grant (state/local funded, not Medicaid)

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