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
Utah
Approval Date: July 1, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Kansas
Approval Date: July 1, 2026
Effective Date: October 1, 2026
Delaware
Approval Date: July 1, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2024
New Hampshire
Approval Date: July 1, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2022
Illinois
Approval Date: June 30, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
New Mexico
Approval Date: June 29, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
New Mexico
Approval Date: June 29, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
South Carolina
Approval Date: June 24, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
South Carolina
Approval Date: June 24, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Georgia
Approval Date: June 24, 2026
Effective Date: July 1, 2026