Who is eligible for Family and Self-Directed Services?

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Having Family and Self-Directed Services depends on needing supports to live independently and being part of the state's waiver or program that funds these services. The best answer describes individuals with disabilities or aging adults who require supports to live independently under the applicable waiver or state program. This meaningfully includes both those who have a disability or are aging and those who genuinely need help to live at home or in the community, funded through the relevant program.

It’s not just about wanting SDS—eligibility isn’t open to anyone who asks for it. It’s about having a qualifying condition (disability or aging) and needing supports to stay independent, within the framework of a specific waiver or state program. It also wouldn’t apply to someone who can live completely independently without any supports, since there would be no need for SDS. It also isn’t limited to medical treatment alone, since SDS focuses on a broader range of supports to enable daily living and community participation.