Disability services in Oregon

Adults 18 and older with an intellectual or developmental disability who meet ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: Your county Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) · Website (opens in a new tab)

Oregon offers I/DD waiver and K Plan services to everyone who qualifies; no waitlist was described.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Find your county CDDP office.
2. Ask for the I/DD services application (form SDS 0552) and help filling it out.
3. Turn in the application with records of the disability.
4. Apply for Oregon Health Plan through the ONE system if needed; the CDDP can help.
5. Meet your services coordinator, who completes the Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA).
6. Choose case management through the CDDP, or for adults living at home, a support services brokerage.

Have these ready

• Proof of diagnosis (psychological or medical evaluation)
• School records such as an IEP
• Medicaid card or Medicaid application number
• Social Security number and proof of address
• Guardianship papers, if any

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Children from birth to 17 with a developmental disability and very challenging behavior who meet ICF level of care. The child must first be eligible for their county DD program (CDDP).

Start with: ODHS Children's Intensive In-Home Services (CIIS), Intensive Behavior Program · (971) 673-3000 · Website (opens in a new tab)

The CIIS page does not describe a waitlist. Oregon reported 10 people waiting for I/DD waiver services in KFF's 2026 state data. Ask the CIIS referral coordinator about openings.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Pick the right CIIS program: Medically Fragile, Medically Involved or Intensive Behavior.
2. Fill out that program's referral form.
3. Email it to [email protected], or call CIIS at 971-673-3000.
4. The CIIS eligibility team reviews your child's needs.
5. Apply for Oregon Medicaid through the ONE system; your county DD program can help.
6. Work with your CIIS services coordinator on a plan.

Have these ready

• Child's medical or behavior records
• Referral form for the program
• Child's Social Security number
• Proof of Oregon address

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Children from birth to 17 with an intellectual or developmental disability who meet ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: Your county Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) · Website (opens in a new tab)

No waitlist was described for the children's HCBS waiver.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Find your county CDDP office.
2. Ask for the I/DD services application (form SDS 0552) and help filling it out.
3. Turn in the application with records of the disability.
4. Apply for Oregon Health Plan through the ONE system if needed; the CDDP can help.
5. Meet your services coordinator, who completes the Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA).
6. Work with your CDDP services coordinator on your child's Individual Support Plan.

Have these ready

• Proof of diagnosis (psychological or medical evaluation)
• School records such as an IEP
• Medicaid card or Medicaid application number
• Social Security number and proof of address
• Guardianship papers, if any

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Children from birth to 17 who depend on medical technology and have very intense nursing needs (hospital level of care).

Start with: ODHS Children's Intensive In-Home Services (CIIS), Medically Fragile Program (MFCU) · (971) 673-3000 · Website (opens in a new tab)

The CIIS page does not describe a waitlist, but Oregon reported 12 children waiting for medically fragile children's waivers in KFF's 2026 state data. Ask the CIIS intake coordinator about openings.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Pick the right CIIS program: Medically Fragile, Medically Involved or Intensive Behavior.
2. Fill out that program's referral form.
3. Email it to [email protected], or call CIIS at 971-673-3000.
4. The CIIS eligibility team reviews your child's needs.
5. Apply for Oregon Medicaid through the ONE system; your county DD program can help.
6. Work with your CIIS services coordinator on a plan.

Have these ready

• Child's medical or behavior records
• Referral form for the program
• Child's Social Security number
• Proof of Oregon address

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Children from birth to 17 who need moderate to full help with daily activities and medical care (nursing facility level of care).

Start with: ODHS Children's Intensive In-Home Services (CIIS), Medically Involved Program (MICP) · (971) 673-3000 · Website (opens in a new tab)

The CIIS page does not describe a waitlist, but Oregon reported 12 children waiting for medically fragile children's waivers in KFF's 2026 state data. Ask the CIIS intake coordinator about openings.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Pick the right CIIS program: Medically Fragile, Medically Involved or Intensive Behavior.
2. Fill out that program's referral form.
3. Email it to [email protected], or call CIIS at 971-673-3000.
4. The CIIS eligibility team reviews your child's needs.
5. Apply for Oregon Medicaid through the ONE system; your county DD program can help.
6. Work with your CIIS services coordinator on a plan.

Have these ready

• Child's medical or behavior records
• Referral form for the program
• Child's Social Security number
• Proof of Oregon address

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Adults 65 and older, and adults 18 and older with a physical disability, who meet the state's nursing facility level of care and Medicaid rules.

Start with: Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), APD and Area Agency on Aging offices · (855) 673-2372 · Website (opens in a new tab)

No waitlist was described for Medicaid long-term services through APD.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Call the ADRC at 1-855-673-2372 or your local APD or AAA office.
2. Apply for Medicaid long-term services at benefits.oregon.gov.
3. Take part in the needs assessment.
4. Choose in-home care, adult foster care or another setting.
5. Work with your case manager.

Have these ready

• Medicare and Medicaid cards
• List of medicines and doctors
• Proof of income and assets
• List of help you need each day

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find yours.

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Children under 18 with I/DD, or who qualify for a CIIS medical waiver, who are in ONA service group 5b or 5m and meet ICF/IID, hospital or nursing facility level of care.

Start with: ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), Children's Extraordinary Needs program waitlist · Website (opens in a new tab)

The program can serve about 230 children at once, so there is a long first-come waitlist.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Make sure your child is in ONA service group 5b or 5m; ask your services coordinator.
2. Fill out the CEN waitlist form online, or print it in your language.
3. Your services coordinator can also submit the form.
4. When your child reaches the top of the list, ODDS sends a letter.
5. Parents or guardians who will be paid complete training and a background check.

Have these ready

• Child's ONA service group
• Services coordinator's name
• Proof the child lives or can live in the family home
• Parent work eligibility documents

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People eligible for ODDS I/DD services who have Oregon Medicaid and meet an institutional level of care.

Start with: Your county Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) · Website (opens in a new tab)

The K Plan is a Medicaid state plan benefit, so there is no waitlist.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Find your county CDDP office.
2. Ask for the I/DD services application (form SDS 0552) and help filling it out.
3. Turn in the application with records of the disability.
4. Apply for Oregon Health Plan through the ONE system if needed; the CDDP can help.
5. Meet your services coordinator, who completes the Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA).
6. Choose case management through the CDDP, or for adults living at home, a support services brokerage.

Have these ready

• Proof of diagnosis (psychological or medical evaluation)
• School records such as an IEP
• Medicaid card or Medicaid application number
• Social Security number and proof of address
• Guardianship papers, if any

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Older adults and adults with disabilities who need a little help to stay at home and meet the program's rules; the ADRC explains the service area and eligibility.

Start with: Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) and local Area Agencies on Aging · (855) 673-2372 · Website (opens in a new tab)

OPI-M uses an interest list. More than 2,000 people were on it in the state report for February 2024 to January 2025.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Call the ADRC at 1-855-673-2372.
2. Ask about Oregon Project Independence and the Medicaid version (OPI-M).
3. Take part in the needs assessment.
4. Apply through benefits.oregon.gov if asked.
5. Choose services such as housekeeping, personal care or meals.

Have these ready

• Proof of age or disability
• Proof of income
• List of help you need each day
• Proof of Oregon address

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find yours.

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