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Apply for a

Waiver:

At your Local

BDDS Office.

To find your

local office, call

1-800-545-7763

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Revised 11-1-10

What are Medicaid Waivers?Waivers are a part of the federally and state funded Medicaid program that provides for

reasonable and necessary medical care for persons meeting eligibility requirements. Waivers

provide funding for children and adults with disabilities to receive support and services in thehome and community rather than in an institutional setting. Indiana has two different types of

Home and community based waiver programs, medical and developmental. The type for

children and adults with developmental disabilities is the Intermediate Care Facility for those

with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) Level of Care or Developmental Disabilities Waivers. There

are three Indiana Medicaid Waivers requiring ICF/MR Level of Care - the Autism Waiver (AU

the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver, and the Support Services (SS) Waiver.

How is eligibility determined?To be eligible for the DD, SS, or AU Waiver an individual must have a developmental disabili

and ICF/MR level of care, meaning the person would be at risk of being placed in an institutiwithout the services provided by the waiver. The Bureau of Developmental DisabilitiesServices (BDDS) District Office determines whether the applicant has a developmentaldisability as defined by the State. If DD eligible, the district office also determines eligibility fothe ICF/MR level of care waivers. The ICF/MR level of care is based upon the medical formcompleted by the physician, the completion of the Developmental Disabilities Profile (DDP),and the documentation used to determine eligibility for state DD services. To be eligible for thAutism Waiver, a child or adult must also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.Family income and assets are NOT considered when determining Medicaid eligibility for a chunder the age of eighteen who is also applying for a waiver.

How do I apply for a Waiver?

If your child has a developmental disability (DD) and/or a diagnosis of Autism or AutismSpectrum disorder, you may apply for Waiver services by calling the local Bureau of

Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) District Office and requesting an Application for

Long-Term Care Services. See the state map (on the back) or call 1-800-545-7763 to identify

your local office.

The Arc of Indiana (an advocacy association for people with developmental disabilities and

their families) through The Arc Network project has staff that is available to help answer your

questions about waivers and provide support as you navigate the application process. This

assistance is free and available in all parts of the state, call 1-800-382-9100 and ask to speak

to an advocate in your area.

Priority Waivers:Currently, there are several priority criteria, which means that some waiver openings are set

aside for persons who will be admitted to the waiver on a priority basis. For example:

Individuals who qualify for an ICF/MR waiver and whose primary caregiver is 80 years old or

older may qualify for a priority criteria. The local BDDS office will work with you to determine

your eligibility for a priority criteria.

Medicaid WaiversAbout Indianas Developmental Disability, Autism an

Support Services Waivers


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Apply for a

Waiver:

At your Local

BDDS Office.

To find your

local office, call

1-800-545-7763

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Revised 11-1-10

How long is the waiting list?The ICF/MR waiting lists are several years long. However, it is very important for families withchildren who have long term disabilities to apply as soon as possible for waivers. For familieswith children who have an ICF/MR level of care, applying now provides a greater likelihood thsupports will be available as your child gets older. Applications can also help the stategovernment and service systems plan for and be ready to meet your needs in years to come.You may call your local BDDS office to ask what date of application is currently being servedhelp track your wait.

What do I need to do to stay on the waiting list?

You will need to update the BDDS whenever your contact information, including phone oraddress, changes. It is advisable to contact the BDDS office annually to update and confirmyour contact information. Keep a copy of your dated waiver application and any othercorrespondence with your BDDS office for your own records.

What other community-based services are available?The local Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) District Office provides

information, and referrals to various services for persons who are developmentally disabled.

There are other programs and services for which you might be eligible. Additionally, you may

be eligible for more than one type of waiver. Apply for all waivers for which you may be eligib

To learn about the other types of home and community-based waivers in Indiana, please refe

to our fact sheet on Indianas Aged & Disabled and Traumatic Brain Injury Waivers.

Where to get more Information:

Your local BDDS office is the point of entry for ICF/MR waivers and can answer yourquestions about those waivers. See the state map (on the back) or call 1-800-545-7763 to identify your local office.

The Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) is a part of the Family &Social Services Administration. DDRS implements the ICF/MR Level of Care Waiversand other community-based services for people who have developmental disabilities.DDRS Website:http://www.in.gov/fssa/2328.htm

The Consumer Guide to Indiana Medicaid Waiver Home and Community Based WaivServices Programs is available online at www.in.gov/gpcpd. Contact the Governors

Council for People with Disabilities for a print copy at: 317-232-7770 orhttp://www.in.gov/gpcpd/2359.htm. Please note that the Council periodically publishesthe Wavier Update Sheet of News to reflect changes. It may be helpful to consultthese in addition to the Consumer Guide.

Additional Community resources:

The Arc of Indiana, www.arcind.org, provides information on legislative andadministrative efforts related to the waivers.

ASK, www.aboutspecialkids.org or 1-800-964-4746. Is a place for families andprofessionals in Indiana to go to ASK questions about children with special needs ato access information and resources about a variety of topics such as health insurancspecial education, community resources and medical homes.

Programs and systems change often. It is important to ensure that you are using themost current information. This Fact Sheet was updated on November 1, 2010.Please check withhttp://www.earlychildhoodmeetingplace.org for the most recentedition.

Supported in part by project H25 MC 00263 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Title V, Social Security Act), Health Resources and Services

Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
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BDDS District OfcesThe Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) is a program of the Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services,

a division of the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration.

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