The following process is utilized for applicants for services to be
placed on the Waiting List:
- Individuals/families seeking services for individuals with
mental retardation through the Department of Mental Health and
Mental Retardation should apply at the designed 310 agency in
their county.
- The 310 agency will assign a case manager/intake coordinator
to assist the individual/family through the process.
- The case manager/intake coordinator will administer an
Inventory of Client and Agency Planning (ICAP) and a Criticality
Summary.
- The case manager/intake coordinator will assist the
individual/family gather the additional information needed to
document the person’s eligibility for services to be placed on the
waiting list, and for financial assistance through the Medicaid
waiver program. Such documents include, but are not limited to, a
psychological evaluation, and a developmental summary if the
applicant is over 18 years of age to assist in determining the
onset of mental retardation.
- The 310 agency will submit the informational packet to the
Regional Community Services office that serves the applicant’s
county for review and, if approved, placement of the individual’s
name on the waiting list.
- The date of application is the day a completed packet is
received at the Regional Community Services office.
- The waiting list is sorted by criticality summary score and by
the length of time waiting for services. A rank is established for
each person waiting. (The number one rank denotes the individual
with the most need.)
- Services will be initiated based on availability of resources
starting with the highest priority needs statewide.
- Each Regional Community Services (RCS) office has a waiting
list coordinator available to answer questions, and to direct
individuals/families to the appropriate 310 agency for assistance.
[click
here for list of RCS offices]
- Out-of-State Applicants: Initial information may be obtained
from applicants who reside out of state. However, the applicant
and/or their guardian must reside in Alabama in order that the
necessary assessments (ICAP and Criticality Scale) can be
completed. The date of application will be the date on which the
completed application is received by the regional office, after
the person or his/her guardian has established residency in the
State of Alabama.
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