OLR Report 2014-R-0017 answers two questions: Are participants in a program serving individuals with intellectual disabilities (i.e., IQ less than 70) required to recertify their disability to stay in the program? If so, how often, and is this requirement based on state or federal law?
On the state level, the departments of developmental services (DDS), rehabilitation services (DORS), and social services (DSS) provide programs or services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
According to DDS, once an adult is determined to be eligible for DDS services based on intellectual disability, there is no systematic reevaluation of that determination, although the department may request reevaluations in exceptional cases. DDS reevaluates children for continued DDS services eligibility at certain ages.
Within DORS, the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) and the Disability Determination Services Division serve individuals with intellectual disabilities. BRS provides services to individuals looking for work. After an initial determination, participants remain eligible for services unless they secure and maintain employment for 90 days. The Disability Determination Services Division determines eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Division staff reviews continuing eligibility no less than every seven years, as required by federal regulations.
Within DSS, HUSKY C provides health care coverage for aged, blind, or disabled adults, including those with intellectual disabilities. DDS reviews eligibility for HUSKY C every six to 12 months. However, DSS accepts evidence of a disability determination from the Disability Determinations Services Division as proof of a disability.
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