Family and Social Services Administration is increasing the number of monthly invitations sent to individuals on the PathWays and Health and Wellness Waiver waiting list.
Since July, FSSA has invited 925 individuals to move forward with the process of accessing home and community-based waiver services each month. This includes 800 individuals on the PathWays for Aging Waiver waiting list and 125 individuals on the Health and Wellness Waiver waiting list.
In October, FSSA will increase the number of monthly invitations to 1700, inviting individuals as follows:
- 1,200 Individuals on the PathWays Waiver waiting list
- 500 Individuals on the Health and Wellness Waiver waiting list
Since the implementation of the waiting list, FSSA has continuously monitored its waiver systems and process capacity to make this increase possible.
In addition, FSSA will increase the number of monthly invitations sent to individuals on the Family Support Waiver (FSW) waiting list. These monthly invitations from the waiting list are in addition to the number of eligible individuals who meet priority criteria for accessing the FSW.
This expansion is not an increase in the number of available waiver slots. It is an increase in the number of individuals invited monthly to move forward with the process of accessing services.
The waiting list for PathWays for Aging refers to the PathWays HCBS Waiver. There is not a waiting list for the PathWays for Aging program. The process to apply for, enroll, and receive services under a waiver is not changing. Individuals seeking to join the PathWays and Health and Wellness waiver waiting lists should continue to contact their local Area Agency on Aging to start the process. Individuals wishing to access the Family Supports Waiver should contact their local Bureau of Disabilities Services office.
Resources including FAQs and process guides can be found on the FSSA Medicaid Strategies webpage. Additional information about the waiting list can be found on the HCBS Waiver Waiting List Dashboard.
