Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs

Introduction


Utah is amending 5 of its 1915 (c) Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers. These changes are being made due to legislation passed in the 2026 session in addition to work the state has been conducting with the Department of Justice.

Copies of the State Implementation Plans can be viewed here:

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

Public Comments will be accepted through June 14, 2026 in the following ways:

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 Waive