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Enroll in Medi-Cal using the HCBA waiver


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Published: Apr. 23, 2024Updated: Nov. 7, 2024

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When to do itASAP to get on the waitlist
If your child is not a Regional Center client, the HCBA waiver may allow them to access full-scope Medi-Cal.
Why
Medi-Cal can help pay for long-term, in-home nursing and other care that private insurance doesn’t cover.

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Enroll in Medi-Cal using the HCBA waiver
The Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver helps medically complex individuals who don’t qualify for Regional Center access Medi-Cal. This waiver is also critical for medically fragile adult Regional Center clients who require home LVN care.
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