How to apply for Utah Medicaid Aging Waiver: in-home care for people 65+ instead of a nursing home
Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), through local Area Agencies on Aging
Who it's for
The Aging Waiver is a Utah Medicaid home and community-based services waiver that helps adults 65 and older stay in their homes or other community settings instead of a nursing home. To qualify you must be 65 or older, need nursing facility level of care, and meet Medicaid financial eligibility rules. Services may include adult companion services, adult day health, case management, chore and homemaker services, emergency response systems, home changes for accessibility, home-delivered meals, medication reminders, personal attendant services, respite care, medical equipment, and non-medical transportation. The waiver serves a limited number of people, and you get only the services you are assessed as needing. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging to start, or call the Division of Aging and Adult Services at 801-538-3910.
You must need the level of care given in a nursing facility (decided by an assessment) and be financially eligible for Medicaid. The waiver serves a limited number of people, so there may be a wait. DAAS and DWS make the final decisions.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Call to ask what to bring
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-801-538-3910
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Utah Medicaid Aging Waiver: in-home care for people 65+ instead of a nursing home. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Home CareUtah Home and Community Based Alternatives Program: in-home help for older adults (non-Medicaid)Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), through local Area Agencies on Aging
- Home CareUtah New Choices Waiver: Medicaid help to move from a nursing home or assisted living back to the communityUtah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Long Term Services and Supports
- Caregiver SupportUtah Family Caregiver Support Program (through Area Agencies on Aging)Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), through local Area Agencies on Aging
- Long Term CarePACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the ElderlyCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (delivered by local PACE organizations)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.