Updates on the Waiver Amendments #1 2019 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

We are pleased to inform you that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved our three Amendment #1 2019 requests to amend the State of Maryland’s Family Supports, Community Supports and Community Pathways Waivers. Amendment #1 2019 aligns the services scope, requirements, limitations, qualifications, and effective date for the three home and community-based service waiver programs that support individuals with developmental disabilities. Amendment #1 2019 for all three waivers will go into effect on July 1, 2019.

To view a copy of the approved DDA Waivers Amendment # 1 applications, please visit: ​​

For more information about the DDA Waivers Amendment # 1, please visit:

Webinar Recording – Saturday, February 2, 2019
Webinar Recording – Monday, February 4, 2019​