Legal authority

Federally approved DD Waiver Plan, Minn. Stat. §252.27, Minn. Stat. §256B.092, Minn. R. 9525.0004 to 9525.0036, 42 CFR 483.440

Definition

Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver: Program that provides home and community-based services to children and adults with a diagnosis of a developmental disability or a related condition who require the level of care provided in an intermediate care facility for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD). These services are an alternative to institutionalization. The services help a person live as independently as possible in community settings and promote optimal health, independence, safety and community integration.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the DD Waiver, a person must choose to live in the community and meet all of the following criteria:

Covered services

Services under all waiver/AC programs must meet the requirements listed in the services section of CBSM – Waiver and Alternative Care programs overview.

The following services are covered under the DD Waiver. For a service-specific policy page, select a service from the list:

Secondary information

Minn. R. 9525.008, subp. 3 requires services and supports be designed and delivered consistent with Rule 185 case management goals.

DHS does not reimburse short-term admission to an ICF/DD from the DD Waiver as respite care.

For additional information about Rule 185 case management, refer to CBSM – Rule 185 case management.

State and lead agency responsibilities

Refer to the state and lead agency responsibilities section on CBSM – Waiver/AC programs overview.

Waiver forms

For a list of forms applicable across and/or specific to waiver programs, refer to CBSM – Forms for LTSS assessment, eligibility and support planning.

Process and procedures

Refer to CBSM – Waiver, AC and ECS general processes and procedures for specific information about: