§ 15-131
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§15–131.
(a)The Department shall investigate development of integrated care systems and the feasibility and desirability of applying for a home- and community-based services waiver in order to maximize federal matching funds for the provision of services to adults who:
(1)Have functional disabilities, including Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders;
(2)Have family income not greater than 200% of the federal poverty level; and
(3)Would otherwise require nursing home institutionalization.
(b)The services covered under the waiver under this section may include:
(1)Routine and emergency respite care;
(2)Adult day care;
(3)Personal care;
(4)Case management; and
(5)Homemaker services.
(c)The Department may place a reasonable limit on the number of individuals or on the geographic area of the State included in the waiver under this section.