DDA Community Supports & Family Supports Waivers in Maryland

DDA Community Supports & Family Supports Waivers covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Maryland. The program serves DD/ID.

Enrollment and service authorization go through your case manager or support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize the budget, and help select a provider.

Need a Residential Placement Instead?

DDA Community Supports & Family Supports Waivers does not fund residential placements. In Maryland, residential care can be funded through Community Options Waiver (Home and Community-Based Options, HCBO), DDA Community Pathways Waiver, Brain Injury Waiver, and others — talk to your case manager or support coordinator about switching or adding a program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does DDA Community Supports & Family Supports Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Maryland?
DDA Community Supports & Family Supports Waivers covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Maryland.
Who Is DDA Community Supports & Family Supports Waivers For?
DDA Community Supports & Family Supports Waivers serves DD/ID. Your case manager or support coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.
How Do I Find Providers That Accept DDA Community Supports & Family Supports Waivers?
Because DDA Community Supports & Family Supports Waivers does not fund residential placements, ask your case manager or support coordinator about in-home and community providers. If a residential placement is needed, see the Maryland waivers that pay for residential care.

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