OBRA Waiver (For Developmental Physical Disabilities)

The OBRA Waiver is a Home and Community Based program that provides services to people with developmental physical disabilities to allow them to live in the community and remain as independent as possible.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Persons with developmental physical disabilities
• Have a disability that substantially limits at least three of the following functions:
  • Self-care
  • Receptive and expressive language
  • Learning
  • Mobility
  • Self-direction
  • Capacity for independent living
  • Economic self-sufficiency
  • Disability is expected to continue indefinitely
• Age 18 through 59 (with disability manifested prior to age 22)
• Disability is expected to continue indefinitely
• Requires ICF/ORC level of care

Services Provided:

• Accessibility Adaptations, Equipment, Technology and Medical Supplies
• Adult Daily Living
• Assistive technology/specialized medical equipment and supplies
• Community Integration
• Community Transition Services
• Environmental Adaptations/ Home Modifications
• Financial Management Services
• Home Health
• Non-Medical Transportation
• Personal Assistance Services including assist with transfers, bathing, dressing, meal prep and light ancillary services
• Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
• Prevocational Services
• Residential Habilitation Services
• Respite
• Service Coordination / Case Management
• Structured Day Habilitation Services
• Supported Employment
• Therapeutic and Counseling Services (Behavioral, Occupational, Physical, Speech)