Home and Vehicle Modification

Physical modifications to the home or vehicle to assist with the health, safety, and welfare needs of the member and to increase or maintain independence.

Please note that only the following modifications are included:

• Kitchen counters, sink space, and cabinets

• Special adaptations to refrigerators, stoves, and ovens

• Bathtubs and toilets to accommodate transfer, special handles and hoses for showerheads, water faucet controls, and accessible shower and sink areas

• Grab bars and handrails

• Turnaround space adaptations

• Ramps, lifts, and door, hall, and window widening

• Fire safety alarm equipment specific for disability

• Voice activated, sound activated, light activated, motion activated, and electronic devices directly related to the member’s disability

• Vehicle lifts, driver specific adaptations, remote start systems, including such modifications already installed in a vehicle

• Keyless entry systems

• Automatic opening device for home or vehicle door

• Special door and window locks

• Specialized doorknobs and handles

• Plexiglas replacement for glass windows

• Modification of existing stairs to widen, lower, raise or enclose open stairs

• Motion detectors

• Low pile carpeting or slip resistant flooring

• Telecommunications device for people who are deaf

• Exterior hard surface pathway

• New door opening

• Pocket doors

• Installation or relocation of controls, outlets, and switches

• Air conditioning and air filtering if medically necessary

• Heightening of existing garage door opening to accommodate modified van

The following are not included:

• Modifications that increase the square footage of the home

• Items for replacement that are the responsibility of the homeowner or landlord

• Vehicle purchase

• Fences

• Furnaces

• Modifications or adaptations available through regular Medicaid

The maximum lifetime benefit is $5,493.88

Competitive bids are essential to determine the cost effectiveness of the requested item. All modification requests are reviewed individually and a determination is made regarding the appropriateness of the modification request.