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Notice of Public Meeting

​INDEPENDENT LIVING WAIVER 

9:30-10:30 am​

Request for Public Input

Notice to Participants, Caregivers & Providers

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) Office of Long Term Care in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) Office of Special Disability Programs requests your feedback in the renewal of the 1915(c) Home and Community Based Independent Living Waiver. DOM and MDRS are seeking input regarding recommended changes from participants, caregivers, providers, and other community stakeholders prior to the submission of the renewal application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Comments or recommendations specific to this waiver must be received by December 31, 2022.

Independent Living Waiver Basics

The Independent Living Waiver is a statewide program administered by the DOM and operated by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS). It is designed to offer assistance and services in a home or community-based setting for those who meet the criteria and qualify for Medicaid. The program allows persons to receive services and supports in their home as an alternative to nursing facility care or other institutional care.
The current Independent Living Waiver is available for review at:


For more information please click on the flyer below:


Notice of Public Meeting

​TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY/SPINAL CORD INJURY WAIVER

11:00-12:00 pm​

Request for Public Input

Notice to Participants, Caregivers & Providers

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) Office of Long Term Care in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) Office of Special Disability Programs requests your feedback in the renewal of the 1915(c) Home and Community Based Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Waiver. DOM and MDRS are seeking input regarding recommended changes from participants, caregivers, providers, and other community stakeholders prior to the submission of the renewal application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Comments or recommendations specific to this waiver must be received by December 31, 2022.

Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Waiver Basics

The Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Waiver is a statewide program administered by the DOM and operated by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS). It is designed to offer assistance and services in a home or community-based setting for those who meet the criteria and qualify for Medicaid. The program allows persons to receive services and supports in their home as an alternative to nursing facility care or other institutional care.

The current Traumatic Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Injury Waiver is available for review at:

For more information please click on the flyer below:



Notice of Public Meeting

​The Quarterly Statewide Independent Living Council Meeting will be held Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services building in Madison.

The public is invited to join and make comments.  To address the Council for public comment, person(s) should make arrangements in advance by contacting Mary Allsup at wecandoit2gether@yahoo.com or by phoning 601-853-5272. 

If special accommodations are needed, please contact Mary Allsup at least 5 days prior to the meeting.

PROM: Please Return On Monday

​Are you a school in Mississippi Interested in scheduling a PROM program? To see about scheduling a PROM program in your school, please contact the Office of Communications at oc @mdrs.ms.gov, call 1-800-443-1000 or visit the link: PROM Resources (ms.gov)

Reporting of Fraud

​​To report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse within any of our MDRS programs, please email complaint@mdrs.ms.gov

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