Apply for Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP)

This program helps some adults with physical disabilities live independently.

A Medicaid waiver provides recipients certain services not normally covered by Medicaid for a person with intellectual, developmental, physical disabilities. These services can take place in the person’s home or in the community.
The Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) offers services to help adults ages 21 to 64 with severe physical disabilities or traumatic brain injury that substantially limit one or more activities of daily living and require the assistance of another individual.
Available services include personal support, home health services, specialized medical equipment and supplies, counseling, emergency response systems, and home modifications.

How Do I … Apply for the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP)?

Make Sure You're Eligible
To qualify, you must be eligible for Medicaid and:
- Be capable of managing your own services.
- Be medically stable but at risk of placement in a hospital or nursing facility.
- Be safely placed in a home or community setting.
- Other factors help determine eligibility; length of time on the waiting list, ability to live independently, and the estimated cost of care.
Gather What You'll Need

While no documents are required, you will need to provide information about your medical history.
Submit Your Application
Apply through Alliant Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization.
ICWP Application Methods Accordion
- Apply by Phone
  
  Call Alliant Health Solutions at 888-669-7195.
  When prompted, select the ICWP option on the telephone menu.
  Once connected, an Alliant Health Solutions staff member will screen you by asking questions about your situation.
  If the screening requirements are met, Alliant Health Solutions will have you submit an application.
  After submitting your application, you will schedule an assessment.
Next Steps
- Once approved, you’ll receive services as funding becomes available.
- Participants, their families, case managers, and providers will work together to create a plan of care.