A child currently on the CMH waiver recently had testing and received an IQ score of 70 and is now diagnosed with Mild Mental Retardation. Is there a period that can be used to transition the child off the CMH waiver and onto the MR waiver?
The targeted case manager will need to initiate a level of care review because there is now documentation that may indicate a diagnosis of mental retardation. The case manager will also need to begin the application process for the MR Waiver as soon as possible. If IME Medical Services determines that the child no longer meets CMH Level Of Care (because s/he presents with a diagnosis of MR-as in this case), the case manager will need to submit an exception to policy to IAC 83.122(3) regarding level of care to allow the child to continue to receive CMH Waiver services until MR Waiver eligibility and funding can be obtained or other services that can meet her needs are obtained.
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