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Check Out Our
Map For Self Direction

Self-Direction gives individuals and families greater control over the services they receive, how they receive them and who provides them.  Through Self Direction, individuals have more control and flexibility to live as independently as they are able in their homes and communities.

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Guide to Getting on the Path to Self-Direction

OPWDD Eligible?

Yes
Yes, but not HCBS
No

Care Manager submits request for a Broker & FI

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Authorization letter is generated

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Request submitted for start up budget which requires approval & effective date

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Individual/family begins working with a Broker and FI. PCP and budget created

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DDRO hosts a SD-101 training that individual / family must attend prior to budget approval

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Budget reviewed by DDRO

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Budget processed by OPWDD central office

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DDRO generates approval letter

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Individual/family call Front Door

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Front Door Facilitator Assigned
- Eligibility Process
- HCBS Waiver Enrollment
- Choice in Care Coordinator
- Info Session

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Front Door services request submitted by Care Coordinator for a Broker, FI and any bridge services

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Individual/family begins working with a Broker and FI. PCP and budget created

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DDRO hosts a SD-101 training that individual / family must attend prior to budget approval

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Budget reviewed by DDRO

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Budget processed by OPWDD central office

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DDRO generates approval letter

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Guide to Getting on the Path to Self-Direction Map Download

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Map For Self Direction

The pdf Road Map below contains links to more information on the path to Self-Direction.

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