Services:

• Respite
• Habilitation Supports
• Supported Employment
• Case Management—assist an individual or family in coordinating, managing, and accessing programs and resources
• Dental, medical, or any therapies (i.e., speech, mental health, physical, family counseling, etc.)
• Developmental materials, developmental toys and devices
• Specialized and adaptive equipment
• Transportation assistance to gain access to community services; supported employment educational, recreational and other activities

Eligibility:

• In order to receive Core Services individuals must have been found eligible for services as determined by the Division of Senior and Disabilities Services (DSDS) according to AS47.80.900(7)(A-E) AND be on the State of Alaska Waitlist for services.
• Any person receiving Core Services cannot receive any other annualized funding from DSDS (e.g., Grant funding or Home & Community Based Waiver services).

Sources of Funding:

• State of Alaska, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services (DSDS) Grant
• Private Pay

Cost:

• Costs of services paid for through Medicaid HCBW.  Individuals must first be selected or “drawn’ for DSDS grant funding by the State of Alaska, DSDS.