BGC, Inc. (Building Greater Communities) started business January 1, 1997, and is a private, non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors. We have provided independent support coordination services primarily to children and adults who have developmental disabilities and who receive funding through the Medicaid Waiver program. Individuals receiving this support comes to us via a waiting list maintained by the State of Tennessee.

The Medicaid Waiver, sometimes referred to the Med Waiver Program, is a way the state of Tennessee can use Medicaid  dollars for services of people with intellectual developmental disabilities. It allows the state to pay for services related to the individual to live in a community setting instead of an institutional environment. Services are approved based on established protocol. Services are to be Approved prior to provided.