Section 1115 demonstrations and waiver authorities in section 1915 of the Social Security Act are vehicles states can use to test new or existing ways to deliver and pay for health care services in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). All current and concluded state programs authorized under these authorities may be accessed using the below dynamic list. Learn more about the section 1915(b), section 1915(c), and section 1115 authorities.
State Waivers List
Kentucky
Approval Date: October 16, 2015
Effective Date: January 1, 2021
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Kentucky
Approval Date: March 28, 2025
Effective Date: April 1, 2025
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Kentucky
Approval Date: June 23, 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
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Louisiana
Approval Date: February 18, 2026
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
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Louisiana
Approval Date: December 15, 2025
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
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Louisiana
Approval Date: February 18, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
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Louisiana
Approval Date: October 18, 2011
Effective Date: July 1, 2022
Louisiana
Approval Date: June 23, 2014
Effective Date: July 1, 2022
Maine
Approval Date: June 5, 2012
Effective Date: May 1, 2020
Maine
Approval Date: March 1, 2023
Effective Date: April 1, 2023
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