Disability services in Utah

People of any age with an intellectual disability or a related condition that began before age 22 who need ICF/IID level of care. For minors, parent income and assets are not counted.

Start with: Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) · 1-844-275-3773 or 801-538-4200 · Website (opens in a new tab)

DSPD keeps a waiting list ranked by need; temporary services may be offered while waiting.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Apply online through DSPD, or call DSPD intake at 1-844-275-3773 and choose "Apply for Services".
2. Send records that show the disability and when it started.
3. DSPD decides if you are eligible and does a needs assessment.
4. If no funding is open, you are put on the DSPD waiting list; answer your caseworker each year.
5. When funding opens, a transition worker helps you choose a support coordinator and providers.

Have these ready

• Psychological or medical records showing the disability
• Records showing the disability began before age 22 (for ID or related conditions)
• Social Security number
• Medicaid ID if you have one

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People with an intellectual disability or related condition who are moving from an ICF/IID or other institution into the community.

Start with: Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) · 1-844-275-3773 or 801-538-4200 · Website (opens in a new tab)

This waiver serves people moving out of an ICF/IID and adds nursing for complex medical needs; up to 25 people a year may also move over from the Community Supports Waiver. Ask DSPD about openings.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Ask the facility social worker or DSPD about moving to the community.
2. Call DSPD intake at 1-844-275-3773 if you need help.
3. Work with DSPD on a transition plan and provider choice.

Have these ready

• Facility discharge information
• Medicaid ID
• Records of the disability

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People with an acquired brain injury, intellectual disability, or a related condition who have lower support needs.

Start with: Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) · 1-844-275-3773 or 801-538-4200 · Website (opens in a new tab)

DSPD says there is a waiting list for this waiver and it serves a limited number of people based on funding. Many people on it stay on the DSPD waiting list for fuller services.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Apply online through DSPD, or call DSPD intake at 1-844-275-3773 and choose "Apply for Services".
2. Send records that show the disability and when it started.
3. DSPD decides if you are eligible and does a needs assessment.
4. If no funding is open, you are put on the DSPD waiting list; answer your caseworker each year.
5. When funding opens, a transition worker helps you choose a support coordinator and providers.

Have these ready

• Psychological or medical records showing the disability
• Records showing the disability began before age 22 (for ID or related conditions)
• Social Security number
• Medicaid ID if you have one

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Adults with an acquired brain injury who would need institutional care.

Start with: Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) · 1-844-275-3773 or 801-538-4200 · Website (opens in a new tab)

DSPD services, including ABI, are offered from the DSPD waiting list as funding opens.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Apply online through DSPD, or call DSPD intake at 1-844-275-3773 and choose "Apply for Services".
2. Send records that show the disability and when it started.
3. DSPD decides if you are eligible and does a needs assessment.
4. If no funding is open, you are put on the DSPD waiting list; answer your caseworker each year.
5. When funding opens, a transition worker helps you choose a support coordinator and providers.

Have these ready

• Psychological or medical records showing the disability
• Records showing the disability began before age 22 (for ID or related conditions)
• Social Security number
• Medicaid ID if you have one

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Children with disabilities and complex medical conditions, through the month they turn 19. Only the child's income and assets count.

Start with: Utah DHHS Medicaid, Medically Complex Children's Waiver · 1-800-662-9651, option 5 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Applications are only accepted during open enrollment periods.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Watch for the next open enrollment period on the waiver page.
2. Apply through the PRISM application portal during open enrollment.
3. Call 1-800-662-9651, option 5, with questions.
4. Send the medical records the state asks for.

Have these ready

• Child's medical records
• Child's Social Security number
• Insurance information

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Children who are technology dependent or medically fragile, through the month they turn 21, who meet the medical criteria.

Start with: Utah DHHS, Division of Family Health Services · 1-800-662-9651, option 5 · Website (opens in a new tab)

The waiver is funded for about 142 people. People who qualify go on a waitlist and are enrolled by highest acuity score as spots open.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Call 1-800-662-9651, option 5, to ask about the waiver.
2. Start the application through the PRISM portal.
3. Send medical records showing the technology or nursing needs.

Have these ready

• Medical records
• List of medical equipment used
• Child's Social Security number

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People 65 and older, or ages 21 to 64 who meet Social Security disability rules, who need nursing facility level of care.

Start with: Utah DHHS Medicaid, New Choices Waiver · 1-800-662-9651, option 6 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Space is limited and availability varies by area.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Call 1-800-662-9651, option 6, to ask about New Choices.
2. Start a waiver application through the PRISM portal.
3. Apply for Medicaid with DWS if you do not have it.
4. Complete the level of care assessment.

Have these ready

• Medicaid ID or application
• Medical records
• Proof of income and assets

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Adults with physical disabilities who would need institutional care and need attendant care.

Start with: Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) · 1-844-275-3773 or 801-538-4200 · Website (opens in a new tab)

DSPD services are offered from the DSPD waiting list as funding opens.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Apply online through DSPD, or call DSPD intake at 1-844-275-3773 and choose "Apply for Services".
2. Send records that show the disability and when it started.
3. DSPD decides if you are eligible and does a needs assessment.
4. If no funding is open, you are put on the DSPD waiting list; answer your caseworker each year.
5. When funding opens, a transition worker helps you choose a support coordinator and providers.

Have these ready

• Psychological or medical records showing the disability
• Records showing the disability began before age 22 (for ID or related conditions)
• Social Security number
• Medicaid ID if you have one

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People 65 and older who would need nursing facility care.

Start with: Local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) · (801) 538-3910 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Space is limited.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Call your local Area Agency on Aging, or call 801-538-3910 to find it.
2. Ask for a referral to the Aging Waiver.
3. Meet with an AAA case manager who checks eligibility.
4. Apply for Medicaid with DWS if you do not have it.

Have these ready

• Medicaid ID or application
• Medical records
• Proof of income and assets

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

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