What is a self waiver in Ohio?

The Self-Empowered Life Funding (SELF) waiver is a new cost-capped Medicaid home and community-based services waiver for Ohioans with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The SELF waiver is administered by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

What is an IO waiver?

The Individual Options Waiver (IO Waiver), is a Medicaid waiver for people who have develop- mental disabilities. Individuals who are eligible can use a Medicaid waiver to stay in their homes and get support, rather than live in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).

What is a level one waiver?

The Level One Waiver is a Medicaid waiver for people with developmental disabilities who meet certain eligibility criteria. The waiver allows people to stay in their homes and get support, rather than require them to live in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).

What can I do with a self waiver plan?

If you have a SELF Waiver, you can be in charge of hiring and training the people who provide your services. You can manage your budget for the services you want. Waiver services are incorporated into each person’s service plan based on the needs identified in their assessment.

Is the self empowered life funding waiver good for You?

The Self-Empowered Life Funding Waiver is usually called the SELF Waiver for short. The SELF Waiver is good fit for people who want to be in charge of some of their services. If you have a SELF Waiver, you can be in charge of hiring and training the people that provide your services.

How old do you have to be to get a self waiver?

There is no age requirement. Unlike the Level One and Individual Options waivers, the SELF Waiver requires the person enrolled in the waiver or someone they choose to direct at least one of their services. Listed in each person’s service plan are the start and end dates for a waiver, or the waiver span.

Can a person request prior authorization under a self waiver?

Under the IO waiver, a person has the ability to request prior authorization for services which exceed the individual’s funding range, but there is no similar opportunity under the SELF waiver to request prior authorization for additional funding beyond its caps.

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