About the Waivers

Community Transition Waiver (CTW)

Transitioning from Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)s to home and community-based services.

CTW Eligibility Requirements

  • Meet the level of care criteria for admission to an ICF
  • Onset of condition must occur before age 18 for intellectual disabilities
  • Onset of condition must occur before age 22 for other related conditions
  • Demonstrate functional impairment in 3 or more areas of major life activity
  • Meet financial eligibility requirements for Medicaid

Community Supports Waiver (CSW)

Helps individuals with intellectual disabilities to remain in their homes or community-based setting.

CSW Eligibility Requirements

  • Must demonstrate functional impairment in 3 or more areas of major life activity
  • Onset of condition must occur before age 18 for intellectual disabilities
  • Onset of condition must occur before age 22 for other related conditions
  • Primary condition must not be attributable to a mental illness
  • Meet the level of care criteria for admission to an intermediate care facility for people with intellectual disabilities (ICF/ID). ICF/ID is equivalent to ICF/MR as described under Federal law
  • Meet financial eligibility requirements for Medicaid
  • There are NO age restrictions for this waiver
  • Must be able to live safely in the community

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Help individuals with Acquired brain injury to remain in their homes or other community-based settings.

ABI eligibility requirements

  • 18 years or older
  • Have a documented brain injury
  • Require nursing facility level of care
  • Meet financial eligibility requirements for Medicaid
  • Primary condition cannot be attributable to mental illness.

For more information, please visit the State of Utah's Medicaid Waivers page.