Oklahoma's first Home and Community-Based Waiver
for people with intellectual disabilities was approved in 1988. This
waiver, now known as the Community Waiver, includes a comprehensive array of
services including residential, employment and habilitation services and
supports for
individuals 3 years of age or older. The Community Waiver
provides services appropriate to the individual's needs. Using
a person-centered planning approach, the individual's team assesses the needs
of the individual and develops an annual plan of care to address those needs.
The Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) case manager is responsible for providing support and monitoring the implementation of the plan. At its core, the team consists of the individual, his or her legal guardian or advocate and the DDS case manager. Depending upon the service needs of the individual, the team may include residential and employment staff and professional staff such as a nurse, speech pathologist, psychologist, and physical therapist. Community Waiver services are provided by contract provider agencies throughout Oklahoma. DDS seeks to maintain an adequate number of qualified providers to meet the needs of the individuals served through all of the DDS waiver programs.
- To request a copy of the waiver, please call
1-888-287-2443 or send your request to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, 4345
N. Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105. Attention: Health Policy
1915(c) Waivers.
How to Apply and Who to Contact:
Click here to Apply for Services
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For questions about applying or regarding eligibility requirements, contact
the Intake worker for the area in which you reside.
Area I is Oklahoma City to include areas north of Interstate 40 and west of Interstate 35, with an office in Oklahoma City.
Area II is the Tulsa Area to include areas to the north of Interstate 40 and east of Interstate 34, with an office in Tulsa Area III is Pauls Valley to include areas to the south of Interstate 40, with an office in Pauls Valley Area I – (405) 522-5818
Area II – (918) 921-3602
(800) 522-1075
Area III – (405) 238-4700
(800) 522-1086 |
