Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP)
Persons with developmental disabilities are much the same as everyone else and able to do the things that others can - they just may need extra help to get things done.
It is important for everyone to live and work within their home communities and the assistance and support of their families and friends, but sometimes more assistance and training is needed than family friends, communities or other natural supports can provide on their own. There may be a need for additional help from services through the Montana Developmental Disabilities Program.
We are located throughout the State of Montana with the DDP Central Office in Helena and Regional Offices in Glasgow, Great Falls, Billings, Helena, and Missoula as well as satellite offices in Miles City, Butte, Bozeman, and Kalispell.
Services provided to eligible persons through the Developmental Disabilities Program are available at no cost to individuals of any age. Many kinds of services are offered through providers in communities or self-directed options. This support is separate from other assistance that is provided through schools, Medicaid, private insurance, Social Security, and other sources.
Eligibility
Persons who meet eligibility criteria do not wait to receive Targeted Case Management or Montana Milestones Part C Early Intervention services. Eligibility is determined through the Developmental Disabilities Program and is separate from other programs. Receiving assistance from other programs does not affect potential eligibility for services.
Targeted Case Management
All eligible individuals age 16 and older may receive Targeted Case Management. The Case Manager will assess an individual to determine needs for medical, educational, social and other services.
Waiver Services
Waiver services are Medicaid funded Services and Support that provide more extensive options within community-based options. Waiver Services are long-term services and supports that may be provided by a Contracted DDP Provider or Self-Directed by the Individual with Provider Choice or Employer Authority. Waiver Services generally offer skills training, residential, community inclusion and employment support based on the person's assessed level of needs. DDP Waiver Services in Montana are limited and not entitled services for all eligible persons. A person may be determined to be eligible for DDP Services and will likely be placed on a waiting list. It is important that action is taken as soon as possible to determine eligibility of a person with a disability so that the person is placed on the list of those in need of Waiver Services.
