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

• Be eligible for the ID/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 Persons with Intellectual Disabilities(ICF/ID)
• Have needs that can be met through the provision of ID/RD waiver services
• Be given the option of receiving services in his/her home and community or in an Intermediate Care Facility for persons with Intellectual Disabilities(ICF/ID)

ID/RD Waiver Services

• Adult Attendant Care Services (limited to 28 hours/week in combination with Adult Companion and Personal Care 2)
• Career Preparation
• Community Services
• Day Activity
• Employment Services
• Support Center Services
• Personal Care I & II services (limited to 6 hours/week of Personal Care 1 - limited to 28 hours/week of Personal Care 2 in combination with Adult Attendant Care and Companion)
• Respite Care (limited to 68 hours/month unless approved for an exception by DDSN)
• Environmental Modifications (lifetime monetary cap of $7,500 per recipient)
• Specialized Medical Equipment, Supplies and Assistive Technology
• Adult Companion services (limited to 28 hours/week in combination with Adult Attendant Care and Personal Care 2)
• Psychological services
• Behavior Support services
• Personal Emergency Response System
• Residential Habilitation
• Prescribed Drugs
• Audiological services
• Private Vehicle Modifications (lifetime monetary cap of $7500 per vehicle, limit 2 vehicles)
• Adult Dental services
• Adult Vision services
• Nursing services (limited to 56 hours/week of LPN or 42 hours/week of RN)
• Adult Day Health Care (including ADHC Nursing and Transportation)

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