Explanation of Waivers

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Dear Friend of ASO:

There is a lot of confusion regarding waivers available in Ohio. The following website:

http://olrs.ohio.gov/ASP/olrs_WaiversTables.asp

Provided by Ohio Legal Rights Service, provides general information about waivers, lists the different waivers in Ohio, who administers them, eligibility requirements, services provided and where to apply for the waivers.

Please note that this list does NOT include any autism waiver, because it has not been finalized, applied for or approved through CMS as of yet.

FYI - Please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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Medicaid Waiver Programs in Ohio

Waiver services, also known as "Medicaid waivers," are programs offered through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (ODMRDD), and the Ohio Department of Aging. Waivers provide community services to people who would otherwise be institutionalized. Currently, Ohio has several waivers and this section offers information about these programs. However, you should contact the agency that administers the waiver to verify the information provided and for more specific information about eligibility and services.

Names of the Waivers Eligibility Requirements Services Provided How to Apply for Waiver Services