INDIANAPOLIS, IN · MARION COUNTY
HCBS Waiver Home Modification Assessments in Indianapolis
If your family receives Indiana Medicaid services, an HCBS waiver home modification assessment in Indianapolis can be the first step toward a safer, more accessible home. I’ve provided waiver assessments since 2023, and I guide Marion County families through each stage of the Indiana Medicaid waiver process with clear communication and thorough documentation.
How Waiver Home Modifications Work
Home and Community-Based Services waivers exist to help people with disabilities live at home rather than in an institution. When modifications are part of the plan, an occupational therapist’s assessment documents what’s needed and why. A typical sequence looks like this:
Your case manager identifies the need and refers you to Living Well
I visit your home and assess your loved one’s daily routines
I prepare documentation that meets state standards
Your case manager uses the assessment to move the modification request forward
Accessibility for Children Who Use Wheelchairs
Many Indianapolis homes, especially older ones, were never built for a wheelchair. Narrow interior doors, small bathrooms, front steps, and split-level layouts can make every day a struggle. I assess the full route your child travels, from the curb to the bedroom to the bathtub, and recommend modifications that create an accessible home for a child in a wheelchair, both now and as they get bigger.
Coming Home from a Children’s Hospital Stay
Families often call me after a stay at Riley Hospital for Children or Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, when a child comes home with new equipment or new needs. I help you understand what the house requires to support that transition safely.
Indianapolis Waiver Home Modification FAQs
What does my waiver case manager do in this process?
Your case manager typically coordinates the referral, helps confirm what your waiver covers, and manages the modification request. I work alongside them by completing the in-home assessment and documentation.
How long does the waiver modification process take?
Timelines vary with the waiver, the type of modification, and the approvals involved. I can’t control every step, but I will get out to your home quickly and complete my part thoroughly.
Do you work with adults on waivers, too?
Yes. Most of my waiver clients are children and adults under 60 with physical, developmental, or behavioral disabilities.
Take the Next Step with Your Waiver Team
Ask your case manager about a referral, or call me directly with questions about getting started.