Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs

Proposed Waiver Renewals

Introduction

Utah is renewing two of its 1915 (c) Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers. The Physical Disabilities Waiver is set to expire on June 30, 2026, and the Limited Supports Waiver is set to expire on December 31, 2026.

In order to continue operations of these waivers, the Division of Integrated Healthcare (DIH), Office of Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) acting as the State Medicaid Agency (SMA) is required to submit a renewal application no later than March 31, 2026, to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The SMA must submit a waiver renewal application to CMS no later than March 31, 2026.

A copy of the proposed State Implementation Plan can be viewed here:

• Physical Disabilities Waiver:  Word Copy | PDF
• Limited Supports Waiver:  Word Copy | PDF

An overview of the changes can be found in this Executive Summary:  Word Copy | PDF

Public comments will be accepted through March 29, 2026, in the following ways:

• Online through our Public Comments Page
• Phone: 801-538-6155, option 5
• Fax: 801-323-1593
• Mail: Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  Division of Integrated Healthcare
  Attn: HCBS Waiver Public Comments
  PO BOX 143112
  Salt Lake City, UT 84114-3112

General Information

Utah has nine Medicaid 1915(c) HCBS waivers:

• Acquired Brain Injury Waiver
• Aging Waiver (For Individuals Age 65 or Older)
• Community Supports Waiver for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Other Related Conditions
• Community Transitions Waiver
• Medically Complex Children’s Waiver
• New Choices Waiver
• Physical Disabilities Waiver
• Waiver for Technology Dependent Children
• Limited Supports Waiver