Aged and Physically Disabled Waiver
The APD waiver is a Home and Community-Based Services waiver that helps seniors in nursing homes transition back to their home or a community setting, such as an Assisted Living facility. Covered services include:
- Case management
- Housing support services, including help with finding housing and completing applications
- Transition services to move from an institutional setting to assisted living
The APD waiver may cover transition-related expenses such as security deposits, basic furnishings and setting up utilities. However, it doesn’t cover monthly room-and-board expenses.
To be eligible for the APD waiver, applicants must be at least 65 years old or have a physical disability, and they must live in a nursing home but wish to return to their home or a community setting. They must also meet financial criteria. A single applicant can have a monthly income of up to $2,523 and up to $2,000 in assets.
To apply for the APD waiver, individuals can call the Oregon Health Plan Customer Service hotline at (800) 699-9075 and request a paper application. They can also apply online here.