Service type: Major home modifications

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver (EBD)

This program provides assistance to people age 65 and older who have a functional impairment or are blind, and to people age 18-64 who are physically disabled or have a diagnosis of HIV or AIDS and require long-term support and services in order to remain in a community setting.

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Home Modification Tax Credit

The Income Tax Credit for Retrofitting Home for Health bills (HB18-1267, HB19-1135 and SB23-196) created a state income tax credit to help people with an illness, impairment or disability retrofit their residence for greater accessibility and independence. It allows for up to a $5,000 non-refundable tax credit per person in the family with a disability […]

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Home and Community-Based Waiver for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

This Medicaid Waiver, operated by the Alabama Department of Mental Health, provides services including home modifications to intellectually disabled adults and children who would otherwise qualify for care in an intermediate care facility for the intellectually disabled. Environmental accessibility adaptation services may include those to accommodate medical equipment and supplies necessary for the welfare of […]

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State of Alabama Independent Living Waiver Program

This Medicaid Waiver, operated by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, provides support to adults 18 years or older with a disability who have specific medical diagnoses and would otherwise qualify for care in a nursing care facility. Supportive Services include environmental accessibility adaptations.

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Neighbors for Seniors Program

The Neighbors for Seniors Program assists older adults and individuals with disabilities who are on a fixed income with home safety improvements and home repairs critical to their health. Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA) connects clients with groups and individuals who donate time, skills and money to complete the needed home projects. Since […]

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Environmental Modification (E-Mod) Home Accessibility Program

This program is designed to assist Alaska Medicaid Waiver beneficiaries with modifications to the home to maintain independence. Modifications have a cost cap of $40,000 every 3 years. The State Unit on Aging, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services approves all project estimates submitted by the recipient’s care coordinator.

Written by on July 27, 2026