Section 1605. Waiver description and legal authority  


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  • This Alzheimer's waiver operates under the authority of § 1915 (c) of the Social Security Act and 42 CFR 430.25(c)(2), which permit the waiver of certain State Plan requirements. These federal statutory and regulatory provisions permit the establishment of Medicaid waivers to afford the states with greater flexibility to devise different approaches to the provision of long-term care services. This particular waiver provides eligible individuals who have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or related dementias with supportive services to enable such individuals to remain in their communities.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 28, Issue 20, eff. July 5, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-324 and 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.