Workforce Challenges & DDS Waiver Services Analysis
10-2
13-21
North Dakota's Waivers: A Solid Foundation for Children Under Three
North Dakota's DD Waiver provides generous services to kids under three and delivers these supports in a highly cost-effective manner.
Percent of Total DD Waiver Participants By Age Range
22+, 25%
22+
0-2, 57%
3-21, 18%
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Percent of Total DD Waiver Participant Spending By Age
10-2
0-2,
7%
13-21
122+
3-21, 14%
22+, 78%
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Those aged 0-2 make up the largest share of participants, but the smallest share of spending
Evidence supports that investments in children at this earliest age group provide the most benefit
Waiver eligibility also increases access to Medicaid state plan services, including EPSDT for children
because of the income and asset waiver
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