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What Medicaid Waivers Mean for Older Adults and People With Disabilities

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This fact sheet explains what Medicaid waivers mean for older adults, people with disabilities, and the health care system.

Many states have expanded Medicaid coverage and care through Medicaid “Section 1115” waivers, but some states are inclined to move in the opposite direction, to limit eligibility or restrict coverage.

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