Aged and Physically Disabled Waiver
Moving out of a nursing facility and into a less intensive environment such as a memory care facility can help individuals save thousands of dollars per year and enjoy greater freedom and flexibility, but making the transition can be expensive. While the APD waiver doesn’t cover ongoing expenses such as room and board, meals and recreational activities, it can pay for transition-related costs. Covered services may include:
- Case management
- Housing support services, including help with finding housing and submitting applications
- Transition services to move from an institutional setting to a memory care facility, including security deposits and basic furnishings
The APD waiver is available to those aged 65 and over who meet Medicaid’s residency guidelines. Additionally, applicants must be in a nursing home but want to live in at home or in a community setting. The program also has income and asset limits. Single applicants can have a monthly income of up to $2,523 and up to $2,000 in countable assets. Married applicants who are both applying for the waiver may have a joint monthly income of no more than $5,046 and up to $4,000 in countable assets. If only one spouse is applying, only their income is considered, and it can be a maximum of $2,523 per month. The applicant’s asset limit is $2,000, and the non-applicant spouse can have up to $137,400 in countable assets.
To apply for the APD waiver, individuals can request a paper application by calling the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service hotline at (800) 699-9075. They can also apply online here.