OBRA Waiver Program
The OBRA Waiver is a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program that empowers individuals with developmental physical disabilities to live more independently in their communities. Designed to provide necessary supports outside of institutional care, the OBRA Waiver helps enhance quality of life, increase autonomy, and support long-term well-being.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have a developmental physical disability that began before the age of 22
- The disability must substantially limit at least three of the following functions:
- Self-care
- Receptive and expressive language
- Learning
- Mobility
- Self-direction
- Capacity for independent living
- Economic self-sufficiency
- Ages 18 through 59 at the time of enrollment
- Disability must be expected to continue indefinitely
- Must meet Intermediate Care Facility / Other Related Conditions (ICF/ORC) level of care requirements
Services Provided
- Accessibility Adaptations & Equipment
- Adult Daily Living
- Assistive Technology / Medical Supplies
- Community Integration
- Community Transition Services
- Environmental Adaptations / Home Modifications
- Financial Management Services
- Home Health
- Non-Medical Transportation
- Personal Assistance Services
- Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
- Prevocational Services
- Residential Habilitation
- Respite
- Service Coordination / Case Management
- Structured Day Habilitation
- Supported Employment
- Therapeutic Services (Behavioral, Occupational, Physical, Speech)
For more information on how to apply for the OBRA Waiver or to determine your eligibility, please contact our team at info@scalucp.org or call 814-619-3398. We’re here to help guide you through the process.
