Overview
Adults with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders who want to live as independently as possible at home and/or in their community may be eligible for one of two “waiver” programs.
Services
- Home, Community, and Work Supports,
- Career planning
- Assistive technology
- Durable medical equipment (Sec 21)
- Therapy services (Sec 21)
- Respite (Sec 29)
- Consultation Services (Sec 21)
- Home Accessibility Adaptations
Note: Each service has an assessment to determine an individual’s functional and financial eligibility.
How to Apply
Step 1: Application - Apply for MaineCare Services through the Long-Term Care application.
Step 2: Functional Assessment – If you have not already had a functional assessment by Maine's Assessing Services Agency call 1-833-525-5784.
You will be asked several questions about kind of help a person is looking for and what the financial circumstances are for this person.
Face-to-Face Assessment – Maine's Assessing Services Agency then decides whether a face-to-face assessment is needed. There is no charge, and the assessment is private. If Maine's Assessing Services Agency determines that a face-to-face assessment is needed, you will be contacted by an assessor to schedule the assessment.