Disability services in Fairfax County, 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Fairfax County