National Resources

The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2), with support from the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA), presents this video to highlight the benefits, the services, and the application process for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver programs. This video is intended to serve as an informational guide and a tool to offer elders and their caregivers an alternative to nursing home care. This video highlights the valuable services that address care gaps and provides direction for a national audience despite the complex and state specific HCBS system. The video makes available direct resources for finding the services available in each state and guidance on where to begin the application process, as well as shares information about paid family caregiver options and shares a culturally sensitive approach to accessing in-home supports for elders.