To be eligible for Developmental Disabilities Services, individuals must meet disability criteria. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Regional Offices determines disability eligibility for persons residing in each region. The Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS) determines financial and Medicaid eligibility for services that are funded through Medicaid Waiver resources. DBHDD establishes planning lists, determines eligibility, recommends appropriate services, provides follow-up contacts while awaiting services, and approves funding for individuals by awarding “slots” for services.
Therefore, individuals admitted to services that are funded through the Medicaid Waiver or state shall be admitted through the procedures and approval processes as established by the DBHDD Regional Office and its Intake and Evaluation (I&E) Team. DBHDD also notifies individuals when it is determined that they are either eligible or ineligible for services. DBHDD also informs the individuals receiving services, their family / support system, and the referral source as to the reasons as well as makes recommendations for alternative services when appropriate. The DBHDD Regional Office on the basis of their established long and short-term planning lists determines the process, order, and acceptance into services. This agency will accept and admit individuals for services according to these procedures.
This agency will assist individuals in accessing this system, communicating the status of their requests, and advocate for their needs and concerns in this process. Additional information and assistance can be obtained by contacting our agency’s social worker.