PM 06-11-03-a: Benefits of the Children's Waiver Program

WAG 06-11-03-a

The Waiver Program is for persons age 3 through 21 who are determined to have a developmental disability. The Waiver Program allows DHS to:

• provide services in the home or a community-based group home to individuals who are eligible for and are at risk of placement in an institution;

• provide medical benefits to persons who may not otherwise qualify for medical benefits;
• provide services that are not normally covered by medical; and
• not consider the income and assets of the child's parents when determining eligibility.

The program is case managed by DHS Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).