What is IDD Waiver?

The Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Waiver (IDDW) program is for children and adults with disabilities. This program provides services that help to teach, train, support, guide, and assist members in reaching the highest level of independence possible in their lives. The IDDW program provides these services in homes and areas where the member lives, works, and shops instead of in institutions, such as Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs).

Who Qualifies?

Have difficulties in at least three (3) of the following six (6) areas:

  • self-care,
  • language and
    communication,
  • learning,
  • the ability to move around,
  • the ability to make good
    decisions about themselves, or
  • the ability to live alone.

And

Are at least three (3) years of age

Are West Virginia residents on the date the application form is turned in and can provide proof of residency at that time

Have a diagnosis of an intellectual disability and/or similar conditions that are severe before age 22

Are financially eligible, approved through the local Department of Health and Human Services Office

Will choose Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) over care in facilities such as ICFs

Can provide a safe place to work for IDDW program staff who provide services in the member’s home