The Alabama Technology Assisted (TA) Waiver is designed for individuals over 21 who have had a tracheostomy or who are ventilator dependent and require skilled nursing services. The TA Waiver will allow Medicaid-approved participants' continuation of Private Duty Nursing services in an effort to allow the participant to remain at home.
Age Requirement:
People age 21 and above
Financial Eligibility:
Individuals receiving SSI
SSI related protected groups deemed to be eligible for SSI / Medicaid
Special Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver disabled individuals whose income is not greater than 300% of the SSI Federal Benefit Rate
Services May Include:
Private Duty Nursing: This service may be approved for up to 12 hours per day. Clients may request additional hours which must be approved by the Medicaid Agency and must be medically necessary.
Personal Care/Attendant Services
Medical Supplies: Supplies are limited to $1800 per client, per waiver year. Clients may request supplies above this amount which must be approved by the Medicaid Agency and must be medically necessary.
Assistive Technology: This service is $20,000. Clients may request an additional amount above $20,000 which must be approved by the Medicaid Agency and must be medically necessary.
Targeted Case Management is a service that is provided to all TA waiver clients and is a covered service under Medicaid’s State Plan.
Contact Information:
For more information or to sign up, call 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463) or
email info@EastAlabamaAging.org.
If you would like to view or print the Medicaid Waiver intake form, click here.