What is a waiver?
A waiver is a Medicaid funding source that can provide services to assist people with disabilities to stay in their own homes and prevent moving to a facility. The county board pays approximately 40% of the cost of waiver services and the state and federal government pay approximately 60% of the cost of services. This cost sharing allows the county board to serve more people in our community.
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Administered Waivers
- Level One Waiver: Allows for minimal paid support and relies heavily on natural supports
- Self-Empowered Life Funding Waiver: Allows for a moderate amount of support and is Ohio’s first self-directed waiver
- Individual Options Waiver: For individuals with limited or no natural support and who have a high level of need
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Medicaid
A Medicaid card is included with the waiver service package and may cover therapies, hospital services, nursing services, home health aides, doctor and dental appointments, and medical equipment.