Chapter 1: What Is Supported Living?

Supported Living is an NC Medicaid Innovations Waiver service available to Innovations Waiver recipients. Supported Living services, by definition, are intended to provide people with any level of disabilities, the opportunity to live in their own home while receiving the services and support they need to live their lives. Supported Living and NC Medicaid Waiver services are administered by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and implemented by the regional Managed Care Organizations (MCO’s). The current and complete array of NC Innovations Medicaid Waiver services is identified in NC Medicaid Clinical Coverage Policies 8P. The policies include service descriptions, requirements, and qualifications for all Medicaid Waiver services, including Supported Living Levels 2 and 3.