Can Medicaid waivers help pay for college?

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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. These two Insight Briefs help explain how to use Medicaid waivers to pay for college:

Use of Medicaid Waivers to Support Students with Intellectual Disability in College

Positive Outcomes for Students with Intellectual Disability Attending College: Why Medicaid Waivers Should Provide Support.