The Level One Waiver is a good fit for people who do not need many paid support staff to provide services.

The Level One Waiver relies heavily on natural supports. Natural supports are services people provide without being paid for it. Natural supports could be things like

• support from a family member who helps you get dressed and ready for work every morning,
• a ride to work from a coworker,
• or a family member who provides a break or respite for caregivers.

 The Level One Waiver is for people with developmental disabilities who

• are eligible for Medicaid,
• have a developmental disabilities level of care,
• and need at least one Level One Waiver service.

There are no age requirements.

Listed in each person’s service plan are the start and end dates for a waiver, or the waiver span. Waiver spans are usually 12 months long. 

The Level One Waiver has a limited amount of money that can be spent on needed services in a waiver span. For adults, the limit for services is $62136.00 in each waiver span. For children, the limit for services is $41,424.00 in each waiver span.

Some services have specific funding limits:

• One Functional Behavioral Assessment may be received per waiver span. It cannot cost more than $1,500.
• Participant Directed Goods and Services costs are limited to $2,500 per waiver span.
• Assistive Technology costs are limited to $5,000 per waiver span.
• Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies costs are limited to $10,000/item.
• Environmental Accessibility Adaptations costs are limited to $10,000/project.