IFDDS - INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUPPORT WAIVER
OVERVIEW OF IFDDS WAIVER
The IFDDS Waiver provides services to individuals who are 6 years of age and
older who have a related condition and do not have a diagnosis of mental
retardation who (1) meet the Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded
or Persons with related conditions (ICF/MR) level of care criteria (i.e., they
meet two out of seven levels of functioning in order to qualify); (2) are
determined to be at imminent risk of ICF/MR placement, and (3) are determined
that community-based care services under the waiver are the critical services
that enable the individual to remain at home rather than begin placed in
an ICF/MR.
A related condition is a severe chronic disability, closely related to mental
retardation/intellectual disability because this condition results in impairment
of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior, one which manifested
before the person reaches age 22, likely to continue indefinitely and results
in functional limitation in 2 or more following categories: health status, communication,
task learning skills, personal/self care, mobility, behavior, and community living skills.
Examples of related conditions may include but not limited to cerebral palsy, muscular
dystrophy, asperger’s disorder, shaken baby syndrome, autism, spina bifida and epilepsy.
INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBILITY:
An individual is eligible for services based on three factors:
- Diagnostic Eligibility
- Functional Eligibility
- Financial Eligibility
An individual who is at least 5 years/ 9 months may request or seek services through the
local Child Development Clinic where you live.
Other Autism Medicaid resources:
- Children under the age of six with autism may be eligible for services on
the MR/ID waiver. You may contact the local Community Service Board (CSB) in your area to
obtain details;
- Children less than 21 years of age may receive services through The Early and
Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Services (EPSDT) services click for details
Maternal and Child Health
- EDCD waiver may provide some supportive services while waiting for services from another waiver
(see below) Contact your local Department of Social Services in your area to obtain details
IFDDS AVAILABLE SERVICES:
- Assistive Technology;
- Attendant Services;
- Companion Services (Agency or Consumer Directed);
- Crisis Stabilization;
- Crisis Supervision;
- Day Support;
- Family and Caregiver Training;
- Environmental Modifications
- In-home Residential Support;
- Personal Care Services;
- Personal Emergency Reponse System (PERS);
- Prevocational Services;
- Respite Care (Agency or Consumer Directed);
- Skilled Nursing Services;
- Supported Employment;
- Therapeutic Consultation;
- Transition Services
Waiver Regulations
Eligibility Criteria for Emergency Access to the IFDD Waiver
Request for Screening Form
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