Home- and Community-Based Services Waiver
Waiver letting Medicaid cover care at home instead of in an institution.
Definition
Waiver letting Medicaid cover care at home instead of in an institution.
Why it matters
Home- and Community-Based Services Waiver is part of the Medicaid vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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