Funding Committee
Purpose
Funding Committee responds to requests for services and supports from individuals eligible for intellectual and/or developmental disability (IDD) services.
Request Process
Requests are submitted by the individuals Targeted Case Manager (TCM), if an individual does not have a TCM, contact should be made with SCDDO Service Access department for assistance.
Funding Committee meets weekly to review all funding requests and consists of at least three SCDDO management team members or their designees.
Decisions
Decisions are made by the committee based on the disability needs of the individual, documentation received and funding availability. A sliding fee scale is utilized when determining an allocation to allow the committee to consider more requests to more individuals through cost sharing. These funding decisions are communicated in writing to the individual/guardian as well as the TCM.
Appeals
Decisions may be appealed within 30 days of the committee decision.
TCMs can assist individuals with appeals. If an individual does not have a TCM please contact SCDDO Service Access department for further assistance.
Following the initial 30 day appeal, individuals may consult the SCDDO Dispute Resolution Policy for further action on disputes, which can be found on the SCDDO website using policy reference A-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I learn more about funding requests?
For information, assistance, or printed copies of this information please call 316-660-7630 or visit the SCDDO website at www.sedgwickcounty.org.
TCMs receive initial and ongoing training of Funding Committee requirements.
What type of funding sources are available?
Family Support-available to individuals living in the family home to defray the cost of expenses related to an individual’s IDD.
Incidental Consumer Support / One Time Funds—to assist individuals with needs not met by Medicaid, HCBS Program Funds, or other private insurances.
Waiting List Exception-Crisis Access or Priority population.
What is a crisis?
Crisis is defined as individuals who:
- Require protection from confirmed abuse, neglect, or exploitation or written documentation of pending action for same; and/or
- Are at significant, imminent risk and is capable of performing serious harm to self or others in their current situation.
Individuals who believe they are in a crisis situation should contact their TCM for further guidance on the process.
What are priority populations?
Children in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) custody with needs that cannot be met by foster parents and the foster care system or individuals transitioning to adult services.
Waiver Transitions-individuals that have lost funding due to the termination of Technology Assisted, Autism, or Traumatic Brain Injury program services.
An individual discharged from a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) that received HCBS-IDD Program Funds prior to admission.
Active duty or honorably discharged military personnel and/or immediate family members.