WHAT are the Home and Community-Based Services Adult Waivers?

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers are a way for individuals to receive services in their home community instead of an institution. These waivers are a federal and state partnership. They are run by DDS on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through MassHealth (Medicaid). Federal reimbursement to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for waiver services helps support the availability and expansion of DDS supports. The waivers may provide participants some level of protection of their services.