Important Information for High School Students with Disabilities Leaving School
If your son, daughter, or loved one is leaving high school, and was enrolled in special education services, he or she may immediately be eligible for services funded by a program called the Support Services Medicaid Waiver. Following is important information about the Support Services Medicaid Waiver, and how you can apply.
What is the Support Services Medicaid waiver?
The Support Services Medicaid waiver is a program funded through Medicaid that can provide up to $13,500 a year in programs and services to people with developmental disabilities.
What services are covered?
Services that may be provided include: respite care, therapies, pre-vocational services, employment supports, adult day services, behavior supports, supports to participate in the community, supports to families or an individual to live at home, family and caregiver training, and transportation.
How do you qualify?
Your child must meet Indiana Medicaid’s disability and financial eligibility requirements.
Your child must meet certain disability requirements required to receive Medicaid waiver services.
Where do you apply?
Begin by calling your local office of the Bureau of Developmental Disability Services (BDDS).
To request the phone number for the BDDS office in your area, call: 800-545-7763, ext. 2; or go to: www.arcind.org, click on “Local BDDS Offices.”
When you call, say you want to apply for the Support Services Medicaid waiver for young adults leaving a high school special education program.
Why is it important to apply now?
In most cases, there is a long waiting list to obtain the Support Services Medicaid waiver. However, to assure that graduates of special education programs receive ongoing services, the state of Indiana will provide this waiver to graduates of special education programs without having to be on a waiting list. Do not miss this opportunity to apply - now.
Where can you get more information?
Contact The Arc of Indiana and ask for information about the Support Services Medicaid Waiver.
Call: 800-382-9100 or 317-977-2375.
Go to: www.arcind.org and search under “Medicaid and Medicaid Waivers.”