• The Personal Resource Account (PRA) is determined annually through the Developmental Disabilities Profile (DDP-2), which assesses needs in areas such as medical, sensory/motor, cognitive/communication, behavior, and daily living skills.

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Unused funds reset annually on the approval anniversary date. The budget will reset to the same amount the following year as long as you are still participating in Self-Direction.

The OPWDD Housing Subsidy allows inclusion of rent or mortgage payments in the budget, with the participant contributing 30% of their SSI or income. The subsidy amount is based on income and location.

IDGS covers non-Medicaid services and items like community classes, health club memberships, and various therapies, provided they relate to a goal in the care plan and increase independence or community involvement.

OTPS allows up to $3,000 for non-Medicaid fundable goods and services such as phone service, internet, staff activity fees, and personal transportation. Excluded items include medical expenses and experimental therapies.

We assist in creating a self-direction budget, submitting it for approval, and managing ongoing expenses for services like staffing, community habilitation, and transportation.