Lunch & Learn: Unlocking Supports Through 1915(i)

Covenant invites families, care coordinators, healthcare professionals, and community partners to join an upcoming Lunch & Learn focused on unlocking supports through North Carolina’s 1915(i) State Plan Amendment.

Presented by Lauren Conway, this virtual session will break down one of the most underutilized Medicaid benefit programs available to individuals with IDD and TBI in North Carolina, in plain language that actually makes sense.

Attendees will learn:

• What 1915(i) is and how it differs from waiver programs like NC Innovations
• What services 1915(i) covers and who qualifies
• What the eligibility assessment looks like and how to prepare
• Why 1915(i) is an entitlement with no waitlist and no funding cap
• The concrete steps to get started and how Covenant supports you through each one

Whether you’re waiting on the Innovations Waiver, exploring bridge services for a loved one, or helping a client identify what’s available right now, this session is designed to provide clarity and answer common questions in a supportive, no-pressure environment.