A DD Waiver is an Individual and Family Developmental Disabilities Support Wavier that is given to eligible recipients by the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. This wavier program helps people with disabilities or their families afford care services that are either home or community-based. The basic Medicaid requirements apply--the recipient must be a U.S. citizen, have a Social Security number and disclose any third-party liability--and the recipient must be a Virginia resident.
Disability
This wavier is available for people who have been diagnosed with a developmental disability but who have not been diagnosed as mentally retarded. The disability must be severe enough that the individual is eligible for placement in an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded.
Age
This wavier is available to disabled individuals who are at least 6 years old. There is no maximum age limit.
Income
In order to be eligible for this wavier program, disabled individuals need to have an income that is less than 300 percent of the of the maximum Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, payment amount allotted to them. Only the applicant's income is considered; additional income from household members or caregivers is not taken into account.
Assets
In order to be eligible for this waiver program, must have no more than $2,000 in assets. This includes investment and savings vehicles such as stocks and bonds. Only the applicant's assets are considered; additional assets from household members or caregivers are not taken into account.
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