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
Colorado
Approval Date: September 27, 2002
Effective Date: October 8, 2002
Delaware
Approval Date: May 17, 1995
Effective Date: January 1, 1996
Illinois
Approval Date: May 30, 2007
Effective Date: July 1, 2022
Kentucky
Approval Date: November 6, 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Michigan
Approval Date: October 1, 2005
Effective Date: October 1, 2024
Minnesota
Approval Date: July 20, 2004
Effective Date: July 1, 2006
Minnesota
Approval Date: April 1, 1992
Effective Date: April 1, 2021
Minnesota
Approval Date: October 1, 1987
Effective Date: October 1, 2020
Minnesota
Approval Date: April 1, 1985
Effective Date: April 1, 2023
Mississippi
Approval Date: January 31, 2003
Effective Date: October 1, 2003