ASSESSMENT
EVALUATION AND
REVIEW SERVICES
(AERS)
410-942-7918
www.harfordcountyhealth.com
CONTACT US
HOME AND COMMUNITY-
BASED OPTIONS WAIVER
The Home and Community-Based Options
Waiver (HCBOW), often referred to as the
Community Options (CO) Waiver, is a
Maryland Medicaid program that provides
long-term services and supports to eligible
adults in their own homes or assisted living
facilities rather than in a nursing home.
Covered services may include assisted living
(excluding room and board), case
management/supports planning, personal
assistance (help with bathing, dressing, etc.),
medical day care, home delivered meals, a
medical alarm, and environmental
accessibility adaptations (e.g., grab bars,
ramps).
"Healthy People in a Healthy Environment"
Harford County
Health Department
HARFORD COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Assessment Evaluation and
Review Services (AERS)
410-942-7999
harfordcountyhealth.com
Monday to Friday,
8:00AM-4:30PM
Eligibility is based on income and assets of
the household. Monthly income may not
exceed 300% of SSI benefits. Countable
assets may not be more than $2,000 or
$2,500, depending on eligibility category.
Individuals must also meet a Nursing Facility
Level of Care.
The Harford County Health Department
strives to provide equal access to clients
who cannot communicate well in English.
Interpreting services are available free of
charge to all clients receiving our services.
The program currently has a significant
waiting list, known as the Waiver Services
Registry. To join the registry: Call Maryland
Access Point (MAP) at 1-844-627-5465 or
contact the Harford County MAP office.
Exceptions: Individuals currently residing in a
Medicaid-funded nursing home may be able
to apply directly to transition back to the
community through the Money Follows the
Person initiative.
ASSESSMENT EVALUATION
AND REVIEW SERVICVES
COMMUNITY
FIRST CHOICE
AERS
AERS performs evaluations for community
Medicaid recipients who are seeking Home
and Community-Based Services (HCBS).
The AERS team consists of nurses and
licensed social workers who make
recommendations and identify resources
that may help the individual avoid
placement in a nursing facility.
CFC
CFC is a Maryland program which provides
individuals who need assistance with
activities of daily living; such as bathing,
dressing, meal preparation, light chores, and
accessing the community. Possible
additional services may include home
delivered meals, a medical alarm, and
environmental accessibility adaptations
(e.g., grab bars, ramps).
CPAS
CPAS is a Maryland program which provides
individuals who need assistance with
activities of daily living, such as bathing,
dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and
light chores. Individuals must live in the
community and meet the medical &
financial criteria.
Eligibility: Adults or children with active full
Medical Assistance Benefits who live in the
community and meet the medical criteria.
For more information on CFC or CPAS,
please visit:
https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/longter
mcare/pages/Community-First-
Choice.aspx or call 410-767-1739.
COMMUNITY PERSONAL
ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Eligibility: Adults or children with active full
Medical Assistance Benefits who live in the
community and meet the medical criteria.
You may also contact Maryland Access
Point (MAP) at 844-627-5465 or the
Harford County Health Department AERS
program at 410-942-7918.
