Medicaid Waiver
/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪd ˈweɪvər/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision allowing states to exempt certain groups, services, or settings from standard Medicaid rules to deliver tailored healthcare services.
The state secured a Medicaid waiver to provide home-based services for disabled individuals instead of institutional care.
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- medicaid waiver
- medicaid waivers
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Commentary
Medicaid waivers are specialized administrative approvals enabling states to innovate within federal Medicaid rules, often requiring periodic renewal and federal oversight.
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