What Is the Community Living (CL) Waiver?

The Community Living (CL) Waiver is a Medicaid program that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live successfully in their homes and communities rather than in institutional settings. The waiver is designed to promote independence, choice, dignity, and full participation in everyday life.

CL Waiver services are individualized and based on each person’s strengths, needs, preferences, and goals. Supports may include assistance with daily living skills, personal care, medication support, health coordination, community engagement, employment supports, and residential services.

The CL Waiver serves children and adults who meet an institutional level of care and require ongoing supports to remain safe and stable in the community.

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Why Choose a CL Waiver Program?

The CL Waiver allows individuals to:

• Live in a home-like environment

• Receive person-centered, individualized supports

• Maintain personal routines and preferences

• Build independence and life skills

• Participate in community activities and relationships

• Receive services that adapt as needs change

The focus of the CL Waiver is to support individuals in building meaningful lives in the community with the right level of support.