Long-Term Care Services (EPD Waiver & Institutional Care)

Home and Community Based Waivers

Home and Community Based Waivers are special programs that provide Long Term Care services that help Medicaid eligible individuals live in the community and avoid institutionalization. The District of Columbia operates two Home and Community Based Waivers: The Home and Community Based Waiver for Persons who are Elderly and Individuals with Physical Disabilities (EPD) and the Home Community Based Waiver for Persons with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD).

EPD Waiver Program

The EPD Waiver Program provides a range of services to assist elderly and individuals with physical disabilities to live in their homes and communities. These services are provided in addition to other services offered through DC Medicaid.