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Specialized Recovery Services (1915(i)) in Ohio

Specialized Recovery Services (1915(i)) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Ohio. The program serves adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

Enrollment and service authorization go through your service and support administrator (SSA), typically via your county board of developmental disabilities. They confirm eligibility, authorize the budget, and help select a provider.

Need a Residential Placement Instead?

Specialized Recovery Services (1915(i)) does not fund residential placements. In Ohio, residential care can be funded through Assisted Living Waiver (ODA), MyCare Ohio / Next Generation MyCare, DODD waivers: Individual Options (IO), Level One, SELF — talk to your service and support administrator (SSA) about switching or adding a program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Specialized Recovery Services (1915(i)) Pay for Residential Care in Ohio?
Specialized Recovery Services (1915(i)) covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in Ohio.
Who Is Specialized Recovery Services (1915(i)) For?
Specialized Recovery Services (1915(i)) serves adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Your service and support administrator (SSA) confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.
How Do I Find Providers That Accept Specialized Recovery Services (1915(i))?
Because Specialized Recovery Services (1915(i)) does not fund residential placements, ask your service and support administrator (SSA) about in-home and community providers. If a residential placement is needed, see the Ohio waivers that pay for residential care.

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