Medicaid

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Can Medicaid waivers help pay for college?

Numerous services that students with intellectual disability require in college may be covered by Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) or 1915(c) waviers. Examples of covered services include educational coaches, career services, tuition and fees, transportation, assistive technology, and more. 

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Medicaid Support for Higher Education

Three briefs from Think College that share important information on how Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers are being used to support participation in postsecondary education (PSE) programs.