Disability services in Mississippi

Adults 18 and older with an intellectual or developmental disability or autism who have finished school, have full Medicaid, and meet needs-based criteria.

Start with: DMH Regional IDD Program (evaluation site) · (601) 359-1288 · Website (opens in a new tab)

If you are found eligible at your Regional IDD Program, you are placed on a statewide planning list.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Make sure you have full Medicaid
2. Call the Regional IDD Program that serves your county and ask for a CSP evaluation
3. If eligible, you get a Targeted Case Manager
4. Work with your case manager to choose services such as day services, supported employment, supported living, or respite

Have these ready

• Full Medicaid card
• Records showing the disability
• Proof you finished school

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People of any age with an intellectual or developmental disability, including autism, who would otherwise need an ICF/IID and are in a covered Medicaid group (such as SSI, Disabled Child Living at Home, or income up to 300% of SSI).

Start with: DMH Regional IDD Program (evaluation site) · (601) 359-1288 · Website (opens in a new tab)

After an eligibility evaluation, people are placed on a statewide planning list. Mississippi reported 2,773 people waiting for I/DD waiver services in KFF 2026 state data.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Call the Regional IDD Program that serves your county
2. Ask for an evaluation for the ID/DD Waiver
3. Bring records that show the disability
4. If found eligible, you are placed on the statewide planning list
5. When you are reached, a support coordinator helps with the waiver and Medicaid steps

Have these ready

• School, medical or psychological records showing the disability
• Social Security number
• Medicaid card if you have one

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People with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury who need nursing facility level of care. Exact rules were not confirmed in this pass.

Start with: Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, Office of Special Disability Programs · (800) 443-1000 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Mississippi reported 6 people waiting for TBI/SCI home and community services in KFF 2026 state data.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Call the Division of Medicaid at 800-421-2408 or contact the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
2. Ask to apply for the Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver
3. Complete the assessment
4. Work with your case manager on a service plan

Have these ready

• Medical records of the injury
• Social Security number
• Income information

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Older adults and adults with disabilities who need nursing facility level of care and want services in a licensed assisted living setting. Exact rules were not confirmed in this pass.

Start with: Mississippi Division of Medicaid, Office of Long Term Care · (800) 421-2408 · Website (opens in a new tab)

No waiting list information was confirmed.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Call the Division of Medicaid at 800-421-2408
2. Ask how to be referred for the Assisted Living Waiver
3. Complete the level of care assessment
4. Choose a participating assisted living facility

Have these ready

• Social Security number
• Income and resource information
• List of health and daily care needs

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Adults 21 and older who would otherwise need nursing facility care and are in a covered Medicaid group (SSI or income up to 300% of SSI).

Start with: Planning and Development District (PDD) case management · (844) 822-4622 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Slots are limited. Your Planning and Development District keeps an E&D referral list, and you can apply when your name reaches the top. Mississippi reported 9,662 older adults and adults with physical disabilities waiting in KFF 2026 state data.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Contact the Planning and Development District for your area
2. Ask for an Elderly and Disabled Waiver screening
3. A nurse and social worker will assess your needs
4. Work with your case manager on services such as personal care, meals, adult day care, or respite

Have these ready

• Social Security number
• Income and resource information
• List of help needed with daily activities

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find yours.

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People 16 and older with severe orthopedic or neurological impairments who are medically stable, can express their wants, and are in a covered Medicaid group (such as SSI, Disabled Child Living at Home, Working Disabled, or income up to 300% of SSI).

Start with: Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, Office of Special Disability Programs · (800) 443-1000 · Website (opens in a new tab)

No waiting list information was found.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Contact the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services or the Division of Medicaid at 800-421-2408
2. Ask to apply for the Independent Living Waiver
3. Complete the assessment
4. Work with your case manager on services such as a personal care attendant or home changes

Have these ready

• Medical records of the impairment
• Social Security number
• Income information

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People 65 and older, or who meet the SSI disability rules, who do not have Medicare, have income under 135% of the federal poverty level, have resources under $4,000 (individual) or $6,000 (couple), and do not qualify for another Medicaid group.

Start with: Mississippi Division of Medicaid · (800) 421-2408 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Enrollment is capped at 6,000, but the Division of Medicaid says enrollment has stayed under the cap since 2006. A waiting list is used only if the cap is reached.

You do not need Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Call the Division of Medicaid at 800-421-2408 or visit a regional office
2. Ask about the Healthier Mississippi Waiver
3. Fill out the application
4. Send proof of income and disability

Have these ready

• Social Security number
• Proof of income
• Proof of disability or age

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