What is a Waiver?
A waiver is a way that Medicaid can pay for services to keep you in your home
so you do not have to move to a long-term care facility or nursing home. Your
home is where you choose to live.
Are there different kinds of waivers?
Yes, your local County Board of Developmental Disabilities or the County
Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) representatives can give you
information.
Where do I go to get a waiver?
You apply for a waiver at your County DJFS Office. Tell you local County
Board of Developmental Disabilities that you have applied, and on what date you
applied.
How do I qualify for a waver?
You must need the same level of care as people who live in a long-term care
facility, and you must meet the income requirements for Medicaid.
What is a waiting list for waivers?
Each County Board of Developmental Disabilities establishes waiting lists
when there are not enough resources to meet the needs of everyone requesting
service. If you ask for a service that has a waiting list, a County Board will
document your request along with the date and time, and place your name on the
list if you want the services within the next 12 months.
To learn more about waivers, visit the Ohio Department of Developmental
Disabilities website: www.dodd.ohio.gov
