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Developmental Disabilities Services Waiver

North Dakota Developmental Disabilities Services Overview

With Developmental Disabilities Services, people with disabilities can get the support they need to live as independently as possible and be active in their communities. These services help people build life skills, make choices, and reach their personal goals. Support may include help at home, assistance with daily activities, community involvement, and resources for families and caregivers. The goal is to help people stay in their homes and communities while living the life they choose.

Developmental Disabilities Services Serves

  • North Dakota residents, of any age
  • Have an developmental disability or a related condition
  • Qualify for Developmental Disabilities Program Management (DDPM) services
  • Need support to live as independently as possible at home and in the community
  • Benefit from services that help build daily living skills, encourage community involvement, and support greater independence

With the Developmental Disabilities Services, You Can…

  • Have full employer authority, so you can hire and manage your employees
  • Pay caregivers very competitive wages
  • Set a schedule for caregivers that meets your needs
  • Decide what type of training your caregivers will need
  • Submit timesheets from your devices
  • Follow state rules and requirements
  • Get support services in your own home and community
  • Live independently

How GT Independence Supports You

At GT Independence, we believe you should be able to experience life on your own terms. As a family-founded financial management service (FMS), we help you manage your services. You control your care. We take care of the details.  

This includes all the paperwork, like taxes, payments, and worker’s compensation insurance for your caregivers. We also handle all background screenings and citizenship status verifications. Our goal is to give you the support you need to self-direct your own care.

  • Online portal with easy-to-read monthly budget reports 
  • Simple e-enrollment process for caregivers 
  • Free app to track time and submit timesheets 
  • Support specialists ready to help with questions and complaints 
  • Online caregiver directory 
  • 15+ years serving the aging and disability communities
  • CARF accredited financial management service

How to Get Started

  1. Talk to your case manager. Tell them that you’re interested in Self-Direction.

  2. If you’re eligible, your case manager will make the referral to GT Independence

  3. Begin self-directing your services with GT Independence

Have questions? Get in touch

If you’re interested in starting Developmental Disabilities Services , we can help you figure out your first steps.

Call us toll-free: 1.877.659.4500
Email us: customerservice@gtindependence.com