Disability services in Virginia

People of any age who are older, have a disability, or are chronically ill and need nursing facility level of care, including many people with DD who are waiting for a DD waiver slot.

Start with: Local Department of Social Services (LTSS screening with the local health department) · (833) 522-5582 · Website (opens in a new tab)

DMAS says the CCC Plus Waiver does not have a waiting list.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Call your local Department of Social Services and ask for a long-term services and supports (LTSS) screening.
2. Meet with the screening team (a social worker and a health department nurse); if you are in the hospital, the discharge planner can do it.
3. Apply for Medicaid online at CommonHelp, by calling 1-833-522-5582, or at local DSS.
4. Once approved, choose your waiver services; the screening team helps you find providers.
5. You will get services through your Cardinal Care health plan.

Have these ready

• Social Security number
• Proof of income and resources
• Medical records
• Medicaid ID if you have one

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Children and adults with a developmental disability who need 24-hour support or have complex medical or behavioral needs and meet ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: Community Services Board (CSB) or Behavioral Health Authority (BHA) · See your CSB · Website (opens in a new tab)

Virginia has one DD waiver waiting list; slots go to people with the most urgent need.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Find your Community Services Board (CSB) by city or county.
2. Call the CSB and ask for a DD waiver screening.
3. Complete the VIDES assessment and give proof of a developmental disability.
4. If eligible, you are put on the DD waiver waiting list by urgency of need; a Waiver Slot Assignment Committee recommends who gets each slot.
5. Apply for Medicaid with your local Department of Social Services when the CSB tells you to.
6. When you get a slot, choose a support coordinator and providers.

Have these ready

• Psychological evaluation or diagnosis of a developmental disability
• School records such as an IEP
• Medical records
• Social Security number
• Medicaid ID if you have one

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Children and adults with a developmental disability who live with family, friends, or in their own home and meet ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: Community Services Board (CSB) or Behavioral Health Authority (BHA) · See your CSB · Website (opens in a new tab)

Virginia has one DD waiver waiting list; slots go to people with the most urgent need.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Find your Community Services Board (CSB) by city or county.
2. Call the CSB and ask for a DD waiver screening.
3. Complete the VIDES assessment and give proof of a developmental disability.
4. If eligible, you are put on the DD waiver waiting list by urgency of need; a Waiver Slot Assignment Committee recommends who gets each slot.
5. Apply for Medicaid with your local Department of Social Services when the CSB tells you to.
6. When you get a slot, choose a support coordinator and providers.

Have these ready

• Psychological evaluation or diagnosis of a developmental disability
• School records such as an IEP
• Medical records
• Social Security number
• Medicaid ID if you have one

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Adults 18 and older with a developmental disability who can live mostly on their own in a home they own or lease.

Start with: Community Services Board (CSB) or Behavioral Health Authority (BHA) · See your CSB · Website (opens in a new tab)

Virginia has one DD waiver waiting list; slots go to people with the most urgent need.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Find your Community Services Board (CSB) by city or county.
2. Call the CSB and ask for a DD waiver screening.
3. Complete the VIDES assessment and give proof of a developmental disability.
4. If eligible, you are put on the DD waiver waiting list by urgency of need; a Waiver Slot Assignment Committee recommends who gets each slot.
5. Apply for Medicaid with your local Department of Social Services when the CSB tells you to.
6. When you get a slot, choose a support coordinator and providers.

Have these ready

• Psychological evaluation or diagnosis of a developmental disability
• School records such as an IEP
• Medical records
• Social Security number
• Medicaid ID if you have one

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers in the Atlas