Understanding Your Options
Available programs depend on eligibility, the approved waiver or program, assessed needs, and the individual’s service plan.
CIH Waiver
The Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH) Waiver supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may require residential services and substantial support. It can also serve individuals transitioning from institutional settings into community-based living.
Program Overview:
CIH Waiver services are designed for individuals who need significant support to participate in community living. Services may include residential and community-based assistance based on the individual’s assessed needs and approved service plan.
Who Is It For:
- Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- People who may need residential services and substantial support
- Individuals transitioning from institutional settings
- People who require assistance to participate in community-based living
How It Works:
Services are provided according to the individual’s approved service plan and may include:
- Residential and community-based habilitation support
- Assistance with daily routines and community participation
- Support for social, recreational, educational, or volunteer activities
- Assistance developing community awareness and natural supports
- Support appropriate to the individual’s assessed needs
Family Supports Waiver
The Family Supports Waiver provides services for eligible individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while they continue living in their family home or another community-based setting. It is designed around maintaining community-based support while addressing the individual’s identified service needs.
Program Overview:
The waiver can provide assistance to individuals who remain with their families or in other community settings rather than requiring residential placement. Services are based on eligibility, assessed needs, and the individual’s approved service plan.
Who Is It For:
- Eligible individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Individuals living in their family home
- People living in other community-based settings
- Families supporting an individual who needs additional services
- Individuals who need assistance while remaining connected to natural supports
How It Works:
Services may be provided through supports that include:
- Assistance with everyday activities and routines
- Community participation and skill development
- Social, recreational, educational, or volunteer activities
- Support for individuals living with family caregivers
- Services designed around the individual’s approved support needs
Health, Wellness & Aging Services
Health, Wellness & Aging Services provide personal care and homemaker assistance for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Services may be available through the Health and Wellness Waiver, Indiana PathWays for Aging, or another qualifying program.
Program Overview:
These services address practical needs that can make everyday activities difficult to manage independently. Assistance may be provided with personal care and household routines according to the individual’s circumstances and approved services.
Who Is It For:
- Older adults who need assistance with everyday activities
- Individuals with disabilities requiring personal assistance
- People who need help with household routines
- Individuals receiving services through an applicable qualifying program
- People whose assessed needs include personal care or homemaker support
How It Works:
Available services may include:
- Personal care assistance
- Homemaker services
- Help with routine household activities
- Assistance with everyday personal needs
- Support based on the individual’s assessed needs and approved service plan