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What are Waivers?
Medicaid waivers are a way for Medicaid resources to be used to support people in their communities instead of in institutions. There are many Medicaid waivers in Virginia.
What is Consumer Direction vs. Agency Direction?
Consumer Direction means that the individual (or a representative) is in charge. This allows individuals to maintain Independence and Control. Agency Direction means that the individual selects an agency to provide, train and direct staff.
Waivers that offer consumer direction as a service delivery model are the EDCD, DD and ID waivers.
| Elderly or Disabled Consumer Directed Waiver (EDCD) |
| Waitlist: |
None |
| Where to go: |
Local Department of Social Services – Request a Screening for Long Term Care |
| Qualifying*: |
Must have Functional & Medical/Nursing Needs |
| Services: |
Personal Care Assistance, Respite Care, Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS), Adult Day Healthcare. |
| Developmental Disability Waiver (DD) |
| Waitlist: |
Very Long - 1st come 1st Serve |
| Where to go: |
Local Child Development Center |
| Qualifying*: |
>=6 years and have an IQ over 70.
Level of Care need.
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| Services: |
Personal Care Assistance, Respite Care, Supported Employment, Companion Services, Skilled Nursing, Assistive Technology, Environmental Modifications, PERS, etc. |
| Intellectual Disability Waiver (ID) |
| Waitlist: |
Very Long – Depends on Urgency |
| Where to go: |
Local Community Services Board |
| Qualifying*: |
>=6 years and have an IQ <70. Or <6 and at risk of having an intellectual disability.
Level of Functioning Survey.
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| Services: |
Personal Care Assistance, Respite Care, Residential Support, Supported Employment, Companion Services, Skilled Nursing, Assistive Technology, Environmental Modifications, PERS, etc. |
* For any waiver, the individual must also qualify financially. For children, only the child’s income/assets are considered.
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