What to Expect: New Waiting List Rule

Over the past two years a coalition of disability organizations, parents and people with disabilities have worked simplify Ohio’s Medicaid waiver waiting list.  As a result of this coalition’s work, more than 1,600 people Summit County who were on the waiting list prior to September 1, 2018 were placed on the Transitional Waiting List until their needs can be assessed.

Summit DD is required to complete an assessment for everyone on the transitional waiting list, along with anyone newly eligible for services who feel they have unmet needs.  You may opt-out of the assessment if you don’t believe you have unmet needs at this time.

We have trained a team of SSA’s on the consistent use of this assessment tool and will keep families informed as we work through the list.  See our infographic below on what to expect from this assessment.  Download here.

What Can I Expect If I am on the Transitional Wait List?

If you currently have an SSA, your assessment will take place around the time of your annual team meeting.  You will be sent a notice 90 days in advance.  If your support staff is a Developmental Specialist, RSS, or you have no SSA assigned (you do not have an annual team meeting), we will schedule assessments beginning with the top of the list.  You will be sent a notice 90 days in advance.  Summit DD must complete all assessments by December 2020.

If you disagree with the results of the assessment, your Summit DD support staff will provide you with information on your right to due process.

It is important to remember that your experience with your Service and Support Administrator (SSA), Referral and Support Specialist (RSS) or Early Intervention team will not change.  If, at any time, a change in you or your family’s situation occurs and you believe you have unmet needs you should contact your support staff to talk about your needs to determine if an assessment should be completed.

For more information on the waiting list rule or to see a copy of the assessment please visit the Fix the List website.

Eligibility and Redetermination FAQs

Where do I start?

Your journey with Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, begins with our Intake and Eligibility department. Eligibility criteria is governed by Ohio Revised Code, but our knowledgeable staff are here to help.  Whether you are looking for services for your child, a family member or supports for yourself, we are here to assist you through the eligibility determination process. Read More ›

Eligibility

Determining Eligibility

Who can make a referral?

Referrals can be made by individuals, parents, physicians, teachers or anyone who believes that a person residing in Summit County may benefit from and qualify for services from Summit DD. The Agency then gets consent from the individual, parent or guardian to begin the eligibility process.

What is the criteria for eligibility?

Eligibility for services is based on a number of factors and evaluations that are specific to a person’s age.

Birth through Age 2

All referrals for children under the age of three are made through Ohio (Part C) Early Intervention (Help Me Grow). Summit DD works in partnership with Ohio Early Intervention to provide developmental evaluations for children who have a suspected delay or who have a medical condition which has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay.

Children will have their eligibility re-determined at age 3 for continued services.

Learn more about Summit DD's Early Intervention Services or contact Help Me Grow to begin the eligibility process.

Ages 3 to 5

Children, ages three to five, are eligible for support if they have an Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Children will have their eligibility re-determined at age 6 for continued services.

Get Started: Contact us to begin the Eligibility Process.
Or download the 3-5 Summit DD Application & Consent Form to get started. (Please note, you need to download and save the form to your computer before filling out the form. Once completed, please attach and email the form to intake@summitdd.org.)

Ages 6 to 15

Children, ages six to 15, are eligible for Summit DD services if they have a documented
history of a life-long developmental disability and significant functional limitations in at least three areas of the Children’s Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument (COEDI).

Eligibility is re-determined at age 16 for continued services.

Get Started Today: Contact us to begin the Eligibility Process. 
Or download the Intake form to get started. (Please note, you need to download and save the form to your computer before filling out the form. Once completed, please attach and email the form to intake@summitdd.org.)

Ages 16+

Individuals, age 16 and older, are eligible for Summit DD services if they have a documented developmental disability prior to age 22, significant functional limitations in at least three of seven life areas on the Ohio Eligibility Determination Instrument (OEDI), or other approved evaluation assessments.

Eligibility status may be reviewed at any time if a significant change in diagnoses, impairment or skill has occurred.

Get Started Today: Contact us to begin the Eligibility Process.
Or download the Intake form to get started. (Please note, you need to download and save the form to your computer before filling out the form. Once completed, please attach and email the form to intake@summitdd.org.)

What happens next?

If you or your child is found eligible you be assigned an (SSA) Service and Support administrator or an (RSS) Referral and Support Specialist. One of these staff will assist you or your child with your current needs and future planning. If you or your child are not found eligible for services, our team will continue to work with you and help identify other community resources that may be available to you. You also have the right to due process to appeal the decision if services are reduced, denied or terminated.

Additional information about eligibility for Summit DD services can be found in our FAQs or on the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities website.

We are here to help guide you through the eligibility process. Contact us to get started.

Download our Guide to the Eligibility Process.

Download our Agency Overview flier

Need Additional Help?

Contact our Intake and Eligibility Department by phone at 330-634-8676.

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