North Dakota Autism Waiver
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With the North Dakota Autism Waiver, families can get support to help a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) live at home and be active in their community. This program serves children from birth through age 20. Families work with a team of trusted people to choose services that meet their child’s needs, support their goals, and help them succeed at home, at school, and in everyday life.North Dakota Autism Waiver Overview
North Dakota Autism Waiver Serves
- North Dakota residents, up to 20 years old who meet qualifying level of care
- 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 North Dakota Autism Waiver, 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
With the North Dakota Autism Waiver, You Can Get Access To…
- Assistive technology
- Community connector services
- Remote monitoring
- Service management
- Respite care
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
Talk to your case manager. Tell them that you’re interested in Self-Direction.
If you’re eligible, your case manager will make the referral GT Independence
Begin self-directing your services with GT Independence
Have questions? Get in touch
If you’re interested in starting in the North Dakota Autism Waiver, we can help you figure out your first steps.
Call us toll-free: 1.877.659.4500
Email us: customerservice@gtindependence.com