What is the “developmental disabilities” (DD) Medicaid Waiver (Tiers Program)?
A. The DD Medicaid Waiver is currently actually 4 Medicaid waivers referred to as tiers. See below: The Agency for Persons with Disabilities received approval to redesign the Medicaid Waiver System & implement a “4 Tier” (4 Medicaid Waivers systems). The Legislature created 4 waiver tiers for people who receive services under the DD Waiver, the FSL Waiver, or the Consumer-Directed Care Program. Such individuals and/or their families are to be notified of their tier assignment.
