Eligibility: Researcher / Policymaker

Home Care Program

This state-funded in-home services program provides services to help eligible residents of Massachusetts age in place by supporting daily tasks. Services may include home safety, independence evaluations, and adaptive housing.

Written by on July 27, 2026

MA Frail Elder Waiver (FEW)

This home and community-based services Medicaid Waiver program provides services to Massachusetts residents age 60 and older with needs ranging from basic to intensive levels so that they may live in the community. Environmental accessibility adaptations are included as a service support.

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Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP)

This program provides 0% interest, deferred payment loans to modify the primary permanent homes of older adults and children with disabilities so that they may live more independently. Six agencies in Massachusetts administer the program. A one time loan of $1,000 to $50,000 may be borrowed by property owners; $1,000 up to $30,000 for mobile […]

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MA Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver

Provides homemaker, individual support and community habilitation, residential habilitation, respite, supported employment, adult companion, day services, home accessibility adaptations, shared living – 24 hour supports, specialized medical equipment, transitional assistance, and transportation.

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Moving Forward Plan (MFP) Waiver

This Medicaid Waiver program helps Massachusetts residents who have been in a skilled nursing facility or a long-term care hospital for at least 90 days to move back into the community. Services are identified and coordinated by a case manager/service coordinator and may include home accessibility adaptations.

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MA Adult Supports Medicaid Waiver

This Medicaid Waiver serves individuals who require at least one home and community-based waiver service per month and do not require the levels of support provided under either the Community Living Waiver or the Intensive Supports Waiver. Services are provided in family homes, adult foster care, or independently in community settings. Participants receive services through […]

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MA Community Living Waiver

This Medicaid Waiver provides services to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and require at least one home and community-based waiver service per month. Recipients need more support than services provided in the Adult Supports Waiver, but less than those in the Intensive Supports Waiver. Services may be provided in the family home, adult foster […]

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MA Intensive Supports Waiver

The Medicaid Intensive Supports Waiver provides services to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria and require supervision and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week due to significant behavioral, medical and/or physical support needs. Services are provided through the waiver that are needed in order to remain safely in the community, including home […]

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MassAbility Assistive Technology Services

The State Assistive Technology Grant Program, funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 2004, supports comprehensive, statewide programs in each state that improve the provision of assistive technology (often home modification-related) to individuals with disabilities of all ages.

Written by on July 27, 2026