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Current Wait Times
Effective 9/3/2024, DHCS stopped directly submitting new ALW applications from SNFs or Hospitals that meet the ALW reserve capacity criteria for long-term care stays (SNF or Hospital stays of 60 or more days). All applications for institutional transfers must be submitted to the waitlist.
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APS
All applicants with an active Adult Protective Service (APS) case are placed on the APS waitlist. The current estimated wait time is 30 to 90 days
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SNF/Hospital
All persons admitted to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or hospital will be placed on the waitlist. Once admitted for 60 days or more, patients/residents may be discharged from the facility and still maintain their institutional standing when released from the waitlist. The current estimated wait time is 6-12 months.
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Community
All community applicants are placed on the community waitlist. The current estimated wait time is 12-24 months.
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