1915(c) HCBS In-Home Supports Waiver for Children

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OHS) is seeking an amendment to the In-Home Supports Waiver for Children (IHSW-C). The IHSW-C serves individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 3 through 17. The specific changes include increasing the number served in waiver years 1 through 5 from 250 each year to 638 in waiver year 1; 1108 in waiver year 2; 1204 in waiver year 3; 1400 in waiver year 4; and 1600 in waiver year 5. The incident management process is updated to detail requirements for electronic reporting requirements for 4 tiers of incidents. Other changes include allowing providers to obtain an FBI national background check instead of the OSBI report, updating language to reflect the new DDS software, and adding the agency model for PT, OT, speech and nutrition services.  

Please view the waiver amendment here: 1915(c) HCBS In-Home Supports Waiver for Children.

Please submit all comments by close of business February 6, 2023. Comments may be submitted in writing to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, 4345 N. Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105. Attention: Health Policy 1915(c) Waivers.

To request a free hard copy of the waivers, please call 1-888-287-2443 or send your request to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, 4345 N. Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105. Attention: Health Policy 1915(c) Waivers.