Disability services in Idaho

Adults 18 and older with a developmental disability who do not need ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: Your DHW regional adult DD office · Website (opens in a new tab)

This is a state plan benefit, and the official page does not mention a waiting list.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Apply for Idaho Medicaid on idalink or call 877-456-1233.
2. Fill out the Adult DD application and choose State Plan Services.
3. Send it to the DHW adult DD office for your region.
4. Complete the assessment with the independent assessment provider.
5. Choose a plan developer to write your plan.

Have these ready

• Medicaid application or number
• Proof of the developmental disability
• Recent IQ or functional test results

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Adults 18 and older with intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy or a related condition that began before age 22, who need ICF/IID level of care and qualify for HCBS Medicaid.

Start with: Your DHW regional adult DD office · Website (opens in a new tab)

Idaho reported no I/DD waiting list in the 2026 KFF survey.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Apply for Idaho Medicaid on idalink or call 877-456-1233.
2. Fill out the Adult DD application and choose DD Waiver Traditional or Self-Directed Community Supports.
3. Send it to the DHW adult DD office for your region.
4. Complete the eligibility assessment with the independent assessment provider.
5. Choose a plan developer (traditional) or a support broker (self-directed) and return the choice form.

Have these ready

• Medicaid application or number
• Proof of the developmental disability
• IQ test results
• Records showing limits in daily life

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Children from birth to 17 with a developmental disability who meet the Children's DD program rules.

Start with: Idaho DHW Children's DD intake · (208) 334-6500 · Website (opens in a new tab)

This is a 1915(i) state plan benefit. State plan benefits cannot have a wait list, and Idaho reported no I/DD waiting list in 2026.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Apply for Idaho Medicaid on idalink or call 877-456-1233.
2. Fill out the Children's DD Program application and send it by email, mail, fax or in person.
3. Complete the interview and testing with the independent assessment provider (several hours).
4. Wait for a decision within 30 days of a complete application.
5. If eligible, meet your assigned case manager to make your child's plan.

Have these ready

• Child's ID and Social Security number
• Household income
• Medical and developmental records
• School records

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Children from birth to 17 with a developmental disability who need institutional level of care. The Act Early Waiver serves young children ages 3 to 6.

Start with: Idaho DHW Children's DD intake · (208) 334-6500 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Idaho reported no I/DD waiting list in the 2026 KFF survey.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Apply for Idaho Medicaid on idalink or call 877-456-1233.
2. Fill out the Children's DD Program application and send it by email, mail, fax or in person.
3. Complete the interview and testing with the independent assessment provider (several hours).
4. Wait for a decision within 30 days of a complete application.
5. If eligible, meet your assigned case manager to make your child's plan.

Have these ready

• Child's ID and Social Security number
• Household income
• Medical and developmental records
• School records

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All Idaho Medicaid members who need mental health or substance use services, including people with developmental disabilities. Some services are also available to eligible people without Medicaid.

Start with: Magellan Healthcare (Idaho Behavioral Health Plan) · (855) 202-0973 · Website (opens in a new tab)

All Idaho Medicaid members can use the plan; no waiting list is listed.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Apply for Idaho Medicaid if you do not have it.
2. Call Magellan at 855-202-0973 (TTY 711), open 24 hours a day.
3. Ask for help finding a behavioral health provider.
4. You can change providers in the network at any time.

Have these ready

• Medicaid number
• List of current providers and medicines

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Adults with a physical disability or age 65 and older who need nursing home level of care and meet HCBS Medicaid income limits.

Start with: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) · (877) 456-1233 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Idaho reported no waiting list for older adults and adults with physical disabilities in the 2026 KFF survey.

Medicaid and this program are applied for together.

Steps

1. Apply for Idaho Medicaid on idalink, by phone at 877-456-1233, or at a DHW field office.
2. Ask for home and community-based services.
3. Wait for DHW to call you to schedule a Level of Care Determination.
4. Complete the assessment.
5. Read your notices about Medicaid and any share of cost.

Have these ready

• Photo ID
• Household income
• Household resources
• Monthly expenses

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