Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver

The Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver provides funding for home and community-based services for children and adults, who would otherwise require the level of care provided in a nursing facility.

CADI Waiver services may be provided in a person's own home, in his/her biological or adoptive family's home, in a relative's home (e.g. sibling, aunt, grandparent etc.), a family foster care home or corporate foster care home, a board and lodging facility or in an assisted living facility. If married, a person may receive CADI Waiver services while living at home with his or her spouse.

Who is eligible for CADI Waiver services?

Eligibility for CADI Waiver services is determined through a screening process. To be eligible for CADI Waiver services, a person must meet all these criteria:

• Be eligible for Medical Assistance
• Be certified disabled by the State Medical Review Team or by the Social Security Administration
• Be under the age of 65 years when the waiver is opened
• Be determined to require the level of care provided to individuals in a nursing facility
• Have an assessed need for supports and services over and above those available under other funding sources
• Choose care and services in the community instead of a nursing facility

What else is important for participation in the CADI Waiver?

Once eligibility is determined for participation in the CADI Waiver, certain questions must be asked about services including:

• Are the services necessary to ensure the recipient's health, welfare and safety?
• Is the service covered by any other funding source, for example, Medical Assistance state plan services, private health care coverage, Medicare, education or Vocational Rehabilitation service funding?
• Have all options been assessed, and does this option meet the individual desires, needs and preferences of the person?
• Is the cost of the service considered reasonable and customary?