Developmental Disability Case Management

Case Management, also known as Support Coordination, helps individual and families with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities navigate Medicaid waiver eligibility, Medicaid waiver services, and locate and link to resources.

What is ID and DD?

Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Developmental Disabilities (DD) are recognized differences in individuals which are typically present at birth. Both ID and DD are large umbrella terms which covers many other disabilities.

Both terms encompass differences in multiple body parts or systems, which may impact the individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development.

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How Can I Qualify for DD Case Management?

In order for an individual to qualify for case management, they must meet the Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability Diagnostic criteria to include:

Testing/Evaluation that includes:

Date of onset
Summary of adaptive functioning
Diagnosis made by a licensed medical professional

Meets level of functioning assessment criteria on the Virginia Individual Developmental Disability Eligibility Survey (VIDES)
Demonstrates an immediate need for case management supports and linkage to services

Case Management is a Medicaid service. To be screened for case management services and the DD waiver please contact Central Access at 757-220-3200.

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All About DD Waivers

DD Waivers are awarded by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) using Medicaid funding.

Waivers help eligible people with developmental disabilities receive services and supports in the community in order to support their vision of what they want their life to look like.

DD Waiver Waitlist

To qualify and remain on the DD Waiver Waitlist, you must:

Meet Diagnostic criteria
Meet functional eligibility
Be eligible for Medicaid once offered a waiver
Be willing to accept and start services within 30 days

DD Waivers Waitlist Review

DD Waivers

DD Case Management can help you manage one of the three Home and Community Based Services DD Waivers.

Community Living
Family and Individual Supports
Building Independence

Navigating - DD Waiver Guidebook

DD Waiver Services and Support Options

Your Case Manager will offer you a choice of services and providers.

CBH support options:

Group Home Residential
Group Day Support
Community Engagement

Navigating - Services and Support Options

Community Resources

REACH

The REACH program is specifically designed to give adults and children with intellectual or developmental disability (ID/DD) the resources and support they need in a crisis situation, so they can heal and move forward.

If you or someone you love is experiencing a psychological emergency, please contact our crisis line 24/7 at (757) 925-2484.

CCC+ Waivers

While on the DD Waiver Waitlist you maybe be eligible for the CCC Plus Medicaid Waiver managed by a MCO Care Coordinator. To request a screening -

Adults - contact your local Department of Human Services/Social Services
Children - contact your local Department of Health

CCC Plus Waiver Guide

CCC Plus Waiver Services Definitions

Independent Housing Resources

If you qualify for the DD waiver waitlist or waiver, you may be eligible to access independent housing with supports of non-waiver funded rent subsidies.

Housing Resource - A Home for Me

Individual and Family Support Program (IFSP)

Assists individuals with developmental disability and their families with assessing person centered and family centered resources, supports services, and other assistance for those on the waiver waitlist.

Individual and Family Support Program (IFSP)

Arc of Virginia

Statewide advocacy organization made up of people with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, and allies.

“I recommend this program to anybody because it’s great for my son and me. Makes everything easy and very helpful with all the staff.”

Parent of DD Case Management Recipient

“Thank you for your support. It truly takes a village. Ours is not an easy job (as parents), and we realize that yours is also challenging in many ways. We appreciate you!”

Parent of DD Case Management Recipient

“Appreciate all the help and just someone to listen and be supportive of my child’s care.”

Parent of DD Case Management Recipient

“Very pleased with the services that my child receives.”

Parent of DD Case Management Recipient