In this subchapter:
(1) “Child” means an individual younger than 22 years of age who:
(A) has a physical or developmental disability; or
(B) is medically fragile.
(2) “Family-based alternative” means a family setting in which the family provider or providers are specially trained to provide support and in-home care to children with disabilities or children who are medically fragile.
(3) “Family-based alternatives system” means the system of family-based alternatives required under this subchapter.
(4) “Institution” means any congregate care facility, including:
(A) a nursing facility;
(B) an ICF-IID;
(C) a group home operated by the commission; and
(D) a general residential operation for children with an intellectual disability that the commission licenses.
(5) “Waiver services” means services provided under:
(A) the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program;
(B) the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program;
(C) the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program;
(D) the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities (DBMD) waiver program; and
(E) any other Section 1915(c) waiver program that provides long-term care services to children.

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025