1. (a) The Department shall investigate development of integrated care systems and the feasibility and desirability of applying for a home- and community-based services waiver in order to maximize federal matching funds for the provision of services to adults who:

   1. (1) Have functional disabilities, including Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
   2. (2) Have family income not greater than 200% of the federal poverty level; and
   3. (3) Would otherwise require nursing home institutionalization.

2. (b) The services covered under the waiver under this section may include:

   1. (1) Routine and emergency respite care;
   2. (2) Adult day care;
   3. (3) Personal care;
   4. (4) Case management; and
   5. (5) Homemaker services.
3. (c) The Department may place a reasonable limit on the number of individuals or on the geographic area of the State included in the waiver under this section.

Added by Acts 1998, c. 135, § 1, eff. July 1, 1998.