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Disability services in Cedar County, Missouri

53 listings serve Cedar County: 12 Confirmed Profiles and 41 Registry Listings, plus 175 organizations that serve the whole country.

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Listings that serve the county in each area. 13 more serve people with any disability.

Intellectual and Developmental9Mental and Behavioral Health7Physical and Mobility5Sensory1Neurological and Chronic Health10Veterans and Military Families7

How to get services in Cedar County

Most long-term supports are paid for by Medicaid, often through a waiver program. Start with Medicaid, then get on the program that fits. Where a program uses local offices, the office for Cedar County is shown.

Start here MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) · Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division

Apply online (opens in a new tab) · Call (855) 373-9994 · Visit your local Family Support Division Resource Center.

Missouri is a 209(b) state, so getting SSI does not give you Medicaid automatically; you must apply with the Family Support Division.

Adults who are blind or have a disability can apply under MO HealthNet for the aged, blind and disabled; if income is too high, a spend down may let you get coverage after you pay a set amount of medical costs.

For children: None (Missouri has no TEFRA option; children with developmental disabilities can use the MOCDD (Lopez) Waiver, which counts only the child's income).

If you work: Ticket to Work Health Assurance Program: lets working people with disabilities who earn too much for regular MO HealthNet keep coverage by taking part in the program, which may include a premium.

Steps

  1. Apply online at mydss.mo.gov, by phone at 855-373-9994, or on a paper application
  2. If you are 65 or older, blind, have a disability, get Social Security, or have Medicare, also fill out the Supplemental Form
  3. Send documents online at mydssupload.mo.gov, by mail to FSD, PO Box 2700, Jefferson City, MO 65102, by fax to 573-526-9400, or in person
  4. Answer any letters asking for more information
  5. Watch for your decision letter and MO HealthNet ID card

Have these ready

  • Photo ID or other proof of identity
  • Social Security numbers for everyone applying
  • Proof of income such as pay stubs or benefit letters
  • Bank statements and information about other assets
  • Medical or disability records
  • Health insurance or Medicare cards

Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism

DD Community Support Waiver Waiting list varies

People of any age with an intellectual or developmental disability at ICF/IID level of care who have a place to live in the community, usually with family. Annual cost limit applies.

Start with: Missouri DMH Division of Developmental Disabilities Regional Office · Website (opens in a new tab)

Enrollment depends on need and available funding; ask your regional office.

Steps

  1. Find your county on the DMH Regional Office map and call that office
  2. Ask to apply for Division of DD eligibility
  3. Send the records the office asks for and complete the intake assessment
  4. Once eligible, work with your support coordinator to ask for waiver services
  5. Apply for MO HealthNet if you do not have it

Your local office for Cedar County

Joplin Satellite Office
(417) 629-3020 · Website (opens in a new tab) · 3600 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, 64802

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

DD Comprehensive Waiver Waiting list varies

People with an intellectual or developmental disability at ICF/IID level of care; residential services such as group homes and supported living are for ages 18 and older.

Start with: Missouri DMH Division of Developmental Disabilities Regional Office · Website (opens in a new tab)

Enrollment depends on need and available funding; ask your regional office.

Steps

  1. Find your county on the DMH Regional Office map and call that office
  2. Ask to apply for Division of DD eligibility
  3. Send the records the office asks for and complete the intake assessment
  4. Once eligible, work with your support coordinator to ask for waiver services
  5. Apply for MO HealthNet if you do not have it

Your local office for Cedar County

Joplin Satellite Office
(417) 629-3020 · Website (opens in a new tab) · 3600 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, 64802

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

Missouri Children with Developmental Disabilities Waiver (MOCDD / Sarah Jian Lopez) Waiting list varies

Children birth through 17 with a developmental disability who live at home with their parents and need ICF/IID level of care; only the child's income counts.

Start with: Missouri DMH Division of Developmental Disabilities Regional Office · Website (opens in a new tab)

Enrollment depends on need and available funding; ask your regional office.

Steps

  1. Find your county on the DMH Regional Office map and call that office
  2. Ask to apply for Division of DD eligibility
  3. Send the records the office asks for and complete the intake assessment
  4. Once eligible, work with your support coordinator to ask for waiver services

Your local office for Cedar County

Joplin Satellite Office
(417) 629-3020 · Website (opens in a new tab) · 3600 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, 64802

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

MO Autism Waiver No waiting list

Closed. Children with autism can ask a DMH Regional Office about the current DD waivers.

Start with: Program ended

This waiver ended on June 30, 2017.

Steps

  1. This program is closed and takes no new people
  2. Call your DMH Regional Office to ask about the DD Community Support, Comprehensive, MOCDD or Partnership for Hope waivers

Providers for Cedar County

MO Complex Adult Waiver Waiting list: ask the agency

Adults 21 and older with serious, complex medical needs who need continuous private duty nursing that started before age 21 and who aged out of the Medically Complex Children and Youth program.

Start with: Missouri DHSS Bureau of Special Health Care Needs (Medically Complex Adult Waiver) · (573) 751-6246 · Website (opens in a new tab)

No waitlist information was found on state pages.

Steps

  1. Call the Bureau of Special Health Care Needs at 573-751-6246 or 800-451-0669, or email shcn@health.mo.gov
  2. Ask about the Medically Complex Adult Waiver
  3. Keep or apply for MO HealthNet
  4. Complete the nursing assessment
  5. Choose your nursing and support providers

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

Partnership for Hope Waiver Waiting list varies

People of any age with an intellectual or developmental disability at ICF/IID level of care with lower support needs who live in a county that takes part; annual cost limit applies.

Start with: Missouri DMH Division of Developmental Disabilities Regional Office · Website (opens in a new tab)

Available only in participating counties and depends on county and state funding.

Steps

  1. Check the Partnership for Hope county map to see if your county takes part
  2. Call your DMH Regional Office
  3. Apply for Division of DD eligibility
  4. Work with your support coordinator to request the waiver
  5. Apply for MO HealthNet if you do not have it

Your local office for Cedar County

Joplin Satellite Office
(417) 629-3020 · Website (opens in a new tab) · 3600 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, 64802

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

Brain injury, HIV, and complex medical needs

AIDS Waiver No waiting list

MO HealthNet members 21 and older living with HIV or AIDS who meet nursing home level of care.

Start with: Missouri HIV Case Management Program (DHSS Bureau of HIV, STD, and Hepatitis) · Website (opens in a new tab)

Missouri reported no one waiting for HIV/AIDS home and community services in KFF 2026 state data.

Steps

  1. Find your regional HIV case management agency on the DHSS HIV Case Management map
  2. Call the agency and ask about the AIDS Waiver
  3. Apply for MO HealthNet if you do not have it
  4. Complete the assessment with your HIV case manager
  5. Choose your providers and review your care plan

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

Brain Injury Waiver No waiting list

Adults ages 21 to 65 with a traumatic brain injury who would otherwise need nursing facility care; services end at age 65.

Start with: Missouri DHSS Home and Community Based Services call center (Bureau of Federal Programs) · (866) 835-3505 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Missouri reported no one waiting for brain injury home and community services in KFF 2026 state data.

Steps

  1. Call DHSS at 866-835-3505 or email Waivers.ltss@health.mo.gov to ask about the Brain Injury Waiver
  2. Apply for MO HealthNet if you do not have it
  3. Complete the assessment
  4. If you qualify, choose providers and build your service plan

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

Older adults and people with physical disabilities

Aged and Disabled Waiver No waiting list

Adults 65 and older, and adults 63 and 64 with physical disabilities, who would otherwise need nursing facility care.

Start with: Missouri DHSS Home and Community Based Services call center (Bureau of Federal Programs) · (866) 835-3505 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Missouri reported no one waiting for older adult and physical disability home and community services in KFF 2026 state data.

Steps

  1. Call the DHSS HCBS line at 866-835-3505 or email HCBSCallCenterReferrals@health.mo.gov to ask for a referral
  2. Apply for MO HealthNet if you do not have it yet
  3. Complete the in-home assessment of your care needs
  4. If you qualify, choose your service providers
  5. Review your care plan with your provider

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

Independent Living Waiver No waiting list

Adults ages 18 through 64 with a cognitive or physical disability who would otherwise need nursing facility care and can hire and manage their own care workers.

Start with: Missouri DHSS Home and Community Based Services call center (Bureau of Federal Programs) · (866) 835-3505 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Missouri reported no one waiting for older adult and physical disability home and community services in KFF 2026 state data.

Steps

  1. Call the DHSS HCBS line at 866-835-3505 or email HCBSCallCenterReferrals@health.mo.gov to ask for a referral
  2. Apply for MO HealthNet if you do not have it yet
  3. Complete the in-home assessment of your care needs
  4. If you qualify, choose your service providers
  5. Review your care plan with your provider

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver No waiting list

Adults 21 and older with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia who live with a family caregiver and would otherwise need nursing facility care.

Start with: Missouri DHSS Home and Community Based Services call center (Bureau of Federal Programs) · (866) 835-3505 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Missouri reported no one waiting for older adult and physical disability home and community services in KFF 2026 state data.

Steps

  1. Call the DHSS HCBS line at 866-835-3505 or email HCBSCallCenterReferrals@health.mo.gov to ask for a referral
  2. Apply for MO HealthNet if you do not have it yet
  3. Complete the in-home assessment of your care needs
  4. If you qualify, choose your service providers
  5. Review your care plan with your provider

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

Other programs

Adult Day Care Waiver No waiting list

Adults ages 18 through 63 with a disability who would otherwise need nursing facility care and want adult day care.

Start with: Missouri DHSS Home and Community Based Services call center (Bureau of Federal Programs) · (866) 835-3505 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Missouri reported no one waiting for older adult and physical disability home and community services in KFF 2026 state data.

Steps

  1. Call the DHSS HCBS line at 866-835-3505 or email HCBSCallCenterReferrals@health.mo.gov to ask for a referral
  2. Apply for MO HealthNet if you do not have it yet
  3. Complete the in-home assessment of your care needs
  4. If you qualify, choose your service providers
  5. Review your care plan with your provider

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Cedar County

Rules change. Check with the agency before you rely on this. Checked 2026-10-09.

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