Texas Medicaid Waivers Explained

Welcome to Texas Medicaid Waivers Explained

Follow these steps to prepare for now & for the future.

Ways to learn:
- Take my Parent Guide tour
- Subscribe to Heather’s Resource Tips newsletter
Ways to Medicaid:
- Look at this chart & make sure you know about all your options!
Ways to Personal/attendant care:
1. Get on the Medicaid Waiver Interest lists
2. If you are already on Medicaid, check out Community First Choice. (No waiting list!)
3. If your child is medically-fragile, skip the MDCP Interest list by requesting Rider 28.
4. If you are over 21 years, contact Star+Plus Waiver to request long-term care services. (No waiting list!)
5. Reach out to your local IDD authority for resources without waiting lists!