advocating for people with developmental disabilities and their families since 1956
advocating for people with developmental
disabilities and their families since 1956
Important Information for High School Students with Disabilities Leaving School
If your
son, daughter, or loved one is leaving high school, and was enrolled in special
education services, he or she may immediately be eligible for services
funded by a program called the Support Services Medicaid Waiver. Following is
important information about the Support Services Medicaid Waiver, and how you
can apply.
What is the Support
Services Medicaid waiver?
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The Support
Services Medicaid waiver is a program funded through Medicaid that can provide
up
to $13,500 a year in programs and services to people with developmental
disabilities.
What services are covered?
w Services that may be provided include: respite care, therapies, pre-vocational services, employment supports, adult day services, behavior supports, supports to participate in the community, supports to families or an individual to live at home, family and caregiver training, and transportation.
How do you qualify?
w Your child must meet Indiana Medicaid’s disability and financial eligibility requirements.
w Your child must meet certain disability requirements required to receive Medicaid waiver services.
Where do you apply?
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Begin by
calling your local office of the Bureau of Developmental Disability Services (BDDS).
You can obtain the number for the office in your area by calling
800-545-7763.
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When you
call, say you want to apply for the Support Services Medicaid waiver for young
adults
leaving a high school special education program.
Why is it important to apply now?
w In most cases, there is a long waiting list to obtain the Support Services Medicaid waiver. However, to assure that graduates of special education programs receive ongoing services, the state of Indiana will provide this waiver to graduates of special education programs without having to be on a waiting list. Do not miss this opportunity to apply - now.
Where
can you get more information?
w Contact The Arc of Indiana and ask for information about the Support Services Medicaid Waiver.
• Call: 800-382-9100 or 317-977-2375.
• For
more detailed information about Medicaid Waivers, go to:
Medicaid
Waiver Fact Sheet
Indiana Medicaid Home
and Community-Based Waiver Services, A Guide for Consumers
The
Arc of Indiana's Guide to Medicaid and Medicaid Waivers