CMH

The Habilitation Supports Waiver Program (HSW) is an intensive home and community based, active treatment and support program, designed to assist individuals with severe developmental disabilities to live independently with supports in their community of choice. This program is designed as a community based alternative to living in a group home. The Habilitation Supports Waiver is based on legislation found in Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This legislation allows the state to provide waiver services to a targeted population who, without waiver services, would be at risk for out-of-home placement.

To be eligible, all of the following requirements must be met:

The individual must have a developmental disability as defined by federal law.

If not for the availability of home and community-based services, this individual would require the level of care provided in an intermediate care facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).

CMHA-CEI screens individuals who may be eligible, and assists with the application process. The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) reviews and scores the application. They decide who receives priority for this program.

If approved for the Habilitation Supports Waiver, an Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) is developed through the Person Centered Planning Process, that reflects the individual’s need for a combination and sequence of specialized, interdisciplinary treatment services that are of an extended duration and aggressively directed toward the acquisition and/or maintenance of skills and behaviors necessary for the person to function with as much independence as possible. The waiver program covers, but is not limited to the following services:

Community Living Supports: Designed to provide assistance to the individual in their own care, while facilitating their independence and integration into the community. Skill development is related to activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and household chores. Also included but not limited to, promoting mobility, sensory-motor, communication, socialization, and community participation.

Specialty Services: Services such as Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry or Nursing as required to meet the person’s goals as listed in the Person Centered Plan.

This list is not an all-inclusive list, as other services and supports are also available.

---

1 2 3 Satisfied Client 20-12-2012 Hits:27421 CSDD Testimonials Jason Moon They have done a really good job taking care of my needs and it has been a great experience here at this facility. Read more Satisfied Client 16-01-2013 Hits:28006 CSDD Testimonials Jason Moon The staff is the best.  They treat us with respect. Read more Ron B. 16-01-2013 Hits:28361 CSDD Testimonials Jason Moon I love it here.  The staff listen to me and take good care of me. Read more

The mission of CSDD is to promote and support ongoing choices and opportunities for children and adults and their families to be full and equal citizens in the community.