Intellectual / Developmentally Disabled (I/DD)

The Intellectual / Developmental Disability (I/DD) waiver serves individuals age five and older who meet the definition of intellectual disability, have a developmental disability, or are eligible for care in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID). Those with a developmental disability may be eligible if their disability was present before age 22 and they have a substantial limitation in three or more areas of life functioning.

Services

Adult Day Supports
Children's Integrated Community Supports (CHICS)
Enhanced Care Services
Financial Management Services
Home & Environmental Modification Services (HEMS)
Medical Alert-rental
Overnight Respite
Personal Care Services
Residential Supports for Adults
Residential Supports for Children
Specialized Medical Care
Specialized Medical Equipment & Supplies (SMES)
Supported Employment
Vehicle Modification Services (VMS)
Wellness Monitoring
Targeted Case Management
(This is not a waiver service and is available once you are eligible for I/DD services. If you are not KanCare eligible, this service may have a fee.)

Eligibility

Must be five years of age or older;
Have Intellectual Disability that began before the age of 18;
Have a diagnosis of a Developmental Disability that began before the age of 22;
Must be determined program eligible by the Community Developmental Disability Organization;
Meet the Medicaid long-term care institutional threshold score;
Be financially eligible for Medicaid.

Enrollment

To apply for the I / DD waiver, contact your local CDDO. The CDDO will determine program eligibility and work with you and/or your family to access services from various community service providers in your local area. To locate your local CDDO, please view the CDDO Map 2023 or refer to the entry points by county section of the HCBS Access Guide.

Renewal Information

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Can I choose my workers?

For self-directed services, you choose your own worker. You are the employer for that worker and are responsible for training, monitoring and dismissal of the worker. A financial management service (FMS) provider will assist you with payroll services.

For agency-directed services, the agency will provide you with a choice of workers from their staff for each authorized service. The agency is responsible for all employer duties.
How does the waiting list work?
1. If you meet program and functional eligibility you will be placed on the I/DD waiting list.
2. You will be notified by mail when a place on the waiver is open for you. It is important to keep your address current with your local CDDO.
3. You will need to mail the completed offer letter back to the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services within 15 days.
4. If you do not already have Medicaid coverage, you will apply for HCBS Medicaid eligibility.
5. After you are approved for HCBS Medicaid, the Clearinghouse will provide your information to the Managed Care Organization of your choice.
6. Your local CDDO will update your functional assessment if you do not have a current functional assessment on file.
7. You will be contacted by your chosen MCO to complete an assessment and begin your authorized services.
8. Your local CDDO will contact you to offer you a choice of HCBS providers.
How many hours of service can an individual have when they need HCBS I/DD services?

The hours of service are based on your needs. Each Person-Centered Service Plan that is developed by the MCO Care Coordinator is individualized to meet your needs.
What is self-direction?

Self-Direction is an option that allows you to live in the least restrictive environment and direct your services. These services are determined by the you and your MCO Care Coordinator to be essential to the maintenance of their health and welfare. When you choose to direct your care, you are responsible for multiple tasks such as choosing, training, monitoring and dismissal of the worker. Services that may be self-directed for the I/DD waiver include ECS, PCS, and Overnight Respite.
Who do I call to get information when I need help?
- For help with authorized services call your MCO Care Coordinator.
- For help with your Medicaid eligibility contact the KanCare Clearinghouse. KDADS does not determine Patient Obligation or Medicaid Spend Down. The KanCare Clearinghouse manages these items.
- For help with your offer letter contact the Program Manager.
- For help with your waiver eligibility contact your local resource center.

More FAQs

Presentations

IDD Waiver and Foster Care Youth

KDADS IDD Crisis-Exception Training

Additional Information

For additional information or assistance you may follow the provided link to contact the KanCare Ombudsman.

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Contact

Program Manager
Letha Farwell
785-296-0648
785-296-0256 (Fax)
Letha.Farwell@ks.gov

Mail:
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Attention: Home and Community Based Services
503 S. Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66603-3404

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