The Medical Day Care Services Waiver (MDCSW) is a home and community-based services waiver. It helps you get services and support in your home and community instead of in an institution.
The Maryland Department of Health Medicaid Administration runs this waiver program. This is known as the Operating State Agency (OSA). The OSA focuses on serving the people in the waiver and manages specific waiver services.
Am I eligible for the Medical Day Care Services Waiver?
You must meet all the medical, technical and financial rules to be eligible for this waiver.
- Medical Eligibility Rules:
- Need nursing facility level of care.
- Technical Eligibility Rules:
- Be age 16 or older.
- Have a medical order for medical day care.
- Not be in another waiver program at the same time.
- The cost of community-based services must not be more than institutional care.
- Financial Eligibility Rules:
- Must already have full Medicaid. You have full Medicaid if you have a red and white card.
The best way to know if you are eligible is to apply. See How to Apply.
What services does the Medical Day Care Services Waiver provide?
You get all Medicaid covered services and benefits. You also may get waiver services that include:
- Medical day care - at least four hours a day, up to seven days a week
- Activity programs
- Meals
- Medication monitoring
- Nutrition services
- Skilled nursing and nursing assessments
- Social work services
- Therapy
- Transportation
How to Apply
Request a medical assessment to see if you meet the level of care:
Resources
The Code of Maryland Regulations, COMAR chapter 10.09.61, governs the Medical Day Care Services Waiver.
Contact
For more information, call the Maryland Medicaid Administration Division of Community Long Term Care at 410-767-1444.
