Medicaid Waiver Institutional Deeming (ID) is a process to obtain full scope unrestricted Medi-Cal without a share of cost for developmentally disabled consumers under age 18. Through Institutional Deeming the consumer's family income and resources are not taken into consideration; the consumer is assessed on their own merit. However, if the consumer has income and/or resources of their own (i.e., court appointed child support, trust fund income, etc.) this may result in ineligibility. When approved for Medi-Cal via Institutional Deeming our consumers will have access to all Medi-Cal services including medical, dental and Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) supplemental services.
IDEA — INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT
IEE — INDEPENDENT EDUCATION EVALUATION
Federal regulations state unequivocally that parents of a child with a disability have a right to obtain an IEE. An IEE is broadly defined as "an evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the public agency responsible for the education of the child in question." An IEE may be obtained by parents at their own expense or at public expense.
An IEE is not limited to evaluating only a child's academic or cognitive skills, but may include the evaluation of any skill related to the child's educational needs. Evaluations of neurological functioning, adapted physical education, sensory needs, behavior, aquatics, even music therapy, are but a few examples of the types of IEEs covered under the IDEA. Parents may obtain an IEE, for virtually any purpose if it impacts the child's education.
IEP — INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM
For kids to receive special education services, they need an IEP—an Individualized Education Program. An IEP is a legally binding document (sometimes referred to as a “plan”). It’s essentially an important map that lays out the program of special education instruction, supports and services kids need to make progress and succeed in school. The IEP spells out your child’s educational goals, academic challenges and strengths. The term IEP is also used to refer to the written plan that specifically lists when and where a child will receive special education services and accommodations.
Independent Facilitator
This person serves those enrolled in the self-determination program through the Regional Centers. An Independent Facilitator can:
Leads your person-centered plan and suggest people and providers for you
Help clients create a budget
Finds people and providers to support you
Help you with annual IPP
Helps manage your workers
The IF is paid by your individual budget and cannot be the one who provides any services. Clients have the option to choose RC service coordinators as independent facilitators.
IHO — IN-HOME SERVICES
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers are designed to assist in supporting a participant in his or her home as an alternative to care in a licensed health care facility. HCBS waiver services include: Case management, transitional case management; community transition: private duty nursing; family training; environmental accessibility adaptations; waiver personal care; life sustaining medical equipment operation expenses, habilitation; respite care; and personal emergency response system.
IHSS — IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
IHSS PROTECTIVE SUPERVISION
Protective supervision is an IHSS service for people who, due to a mental impairment or mental illness, need to be observed 24 hours per day to protect them from injuries, hazards or accidents. An IHSS provider may be paid to observe and monitor a disabled child or adult when the person can remain safely at home if 24 hour supervision is provided. Learn more here.