Workforce Challenges & DDS Waiver Services Analysis
Proposed Changes to the Comprehensive ID/DD Waiver
Changes to Level of Care will allow the state to narrowly open the door for children and adults with autism, while keeping a strong focus on people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities
What Changes?
Level of Care
Services
Current State
The I/DD Waiver LOC is based on the
federal definition
This definition can make it more
difficult for individuals with ASD to
qualify, while making it easier for
individuals with PD to qualify
Day habilitation, homemaker,
independent habilitation, individual
employment support, prevocational
services, residential habilitation,
extended home health care, adult foster
care, behavioral consultation, community
transition services, environmental
modifications, equipment and supplies,
family care option, in-home supports,
infant development, parenting support,
small group employment support
Future State
Amending the LOC will
enable the State to better
target children and adults who
best fit comprehensive ID/DD
services models
Service Array: Use stakeholder
engagement and the research
done to identify promising
practices that may better support
the target population and their
families (for example: residential
services that are an alternative
to group homes; remote
supports; innovative ways to
leverage workforce; supports for
transition-age youth)
What Stays the same?
The ID/DD Waiver will continue to
serve individuals throughout the
entire lifespan
The LOC for children under 3 will
remain the same, and qualifying
individuals 0-3 will continue to be
served on this waiver
The ID/DD waiver will continue to
provide a rich array of services and
supports needed to support children
and adults in the community
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