Eligibility of Services Criteria

Criteria for Eligibility of Services

Summarize the Council’s analysis of the eligibility criteria used to determine access to specialized services provided by State agencies that may exclude individuals with developmental disabilities from receiving services. This may include if available an analysis of eligibility criteria for generic services, waiver services, early intervention services, special education services, employment services, and long-term services and supports. Information about eligibility for services is required per Section 124(c)(3)(C)(ii).

Although each State is unique with regard to eligibility for services, there are several eligibility requirements that may impact accessibility to services. Three broad categories impacting people with developmental disabilities specific to eligibility for various types of services include:
a) income or means tested eligibility requirements; b) need based or “order of selection” eligibility requirements; and c) diagnosis or disability specific eligibility requirements.

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