To qualify for MR/RD Waiver services a person must:

• Be eligible for the MR/RD Division services (have mental retardation or a related disability)
• Be eligible for Medicaid or already covered by Medicaid
• Meet Level of Care criteria for Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR)
• Have needs that can be met through the provision of MR/RD waiver services
• Be given the option of receiving services in his/her home and community or in an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR)

MR/RD Waiver Services

• Habilitation, including residential and day
• Prevocational services
• Supported Employment services
• Personal Care services
• Respite Care
• Environmental Modifications (lifetime monetary cap of $7,500 per recipient)
• Specialized Medical Equipment, Supplies and Assistive Technology
• Adult Companion services
• Psychological services
• Behavior Support services
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Prescribed Drugs
• Speech/Language Pathology
• Audiological services
• Private Vehicle Modifications (lifetime monetary cap of $7500 per vehicle, limit 2 vehicles)
• Adult Dental services
• Adult Vision services
• Nursing services
• Adult Day Health

For a complete copy of the official MR/RD Waiver manual click here.