Georgia has several home and community-based waivers. Some of the waiver program services include assistance with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, meals and some household chores), help with arranging medical or support services, and services to relieve family caregivers. This guide describes HCBS programs for people who are elderly, physically disabled, have a developmental or intellectual disability, or are medically fragile children.

Many of these services are called waiver programs, because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows states to “waive” certain Medicaid requirements and pay for home and community-based services as an alternative to institutions, such as nursing homes or hospitals for people with disabilities. Essentially, the law provides you a choice.