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Intellectual and Developmentally Disabled Waiver

Intellectual and Developmentally Disabled Waiver Program Overview

If you or someone you love has an intellectual or developmental disability, the Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD) waiver is a great option for getting care in-home. You can get the support you need–right in your own home and community. This allows you or your loved one to continue living where you love. You also get to choose who delivers that care. In some cases, this can even be friends or family.

Who the Wiaver Program Serves

  • Must be 5 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 (CDDO)
  • Meet the Medicaid long-term care institutional threshold score
  • Be financially eligible for Medicaid

In This Program, You Get Access to…

  • Personal care services 
  • Sleep-cycle support 
  • Overnight respite 
  • Supportive home care 
  • Financial management services 
  • Targeted case management 
  • Supported employment 
  • Day supports
  • Residential supports 
  • Specialized medical care

How GT Independence Supports You

At GT Independence, we believe you should be able to experience life on your own terms. As a financial management service (FMS), we help you manage your services and supports. You control your care. We take care of the details. This includes all of the paperwork, like taxes and payments to your providers. We also handle all background screenings for your support providers. Our goal is to help you successfully self-direct your own care.

  • Family-owned and disability-led business 
  • More than 15 years serving the aging and disability communities
  • CARF accredited financial management service 

Contact Us

Have questions about self-directing your own services with the Intellectual and Developmentally Disabled Waiver Program? We’d be happy to walk you through the process at no cost to you.

Call (Toll-free): 877.659.4500
Email: customerservice_ks@gtindependence.com.

Additional Resources

Your local Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) can assess your eligibility. For more information, please see the State of Kansas HCBS Consumer Access Guide or contact us.

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