Who it’s for: Children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Example: Autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or other lifelong developmental conditions.

How to Apply:

1. Contact DSPD (Division of Services for People with Disabilities): Apply Here.

2. Complete their intake form and upload any medical or school evaluations.

3. DSPD will review eligibility and place you on the waiting list.

4. Keep your contact info current; they’ll reach out when funding is available.

Services Include:

• Day programs, respite, in-home supports, employment help, transportation, and behavior services.

Click here for the ABI Fact Sheet 

How to Apply:

1. Contact DSPD Intake (1-844-275-3773)

2. Specify that you’re applying for the ABI Waiver.

3. Provide medical records showing the brain injury and current support needs.

4. Once accepted, you’ll be added to the waiting list.

Services Include:

• Neurotherapy, case management, personal assistance, and supported employment.

Who it’s for: Adults with serious physical disabilities who need daily assistance.

Requirements:

• Must have loss of function in at least two limbs.

• Must need 14+ hours/week of personal assistance.

• Must be able to direct your own care (or have someone who can).

Apply Through DSPD: dspd.utah.gov.

Services Include: Personal assistance, case management, environmental adaptations, and respite.

Who it’s for: People currently living in an intermediate care facility (ICF) who want to move into the community.

Steps to Apply:

1. Contact your facility’s social worker or DSPD.

2. Ask to apply for the Community Transitions Waiver.

3. A DSPD transition manager will help create a discharge and support plan.

For the NCW fact sheet, click here 

Who it’s for: Adults leaving a nursing home or assisted-living facility.

Steps:

1. Confirm that you’ve lived in a qualifying facility long enough (90 days for nursing home, 365 for assisted living).

2. Apply online at Utah New Choices Waiver.

3. Or call 801-538-6155 (Option 6) for help.

Services Include: Housing assistance, case management, homemaking, respite, and transportation.

For the Aging Waiver Fact Sheet click Here

Who it’s for: Seniors who need nursing-home-level care but want to stay home.

How to Apply:

1. Apply for Medicaid if you haven’t yet.

2. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for screening

   Contact Information:

   Division of Aging and Adult Services
   PO Box 143496
   S.L.C., UT 84114-3496

   Phone: (801) 538-3910

   Email: daas@utah.gov

3. They’ll complete an intake and place you on the waiting list.

Services Include: Home health aides, personal care, meals, and transportation.

Who it’s for: Children under 18 with serious medical complexity (multiple organ systems, multiple specialists).

Steps:

1. Apply online at Medically Complex Children’s Waiver.

2. Waitlist placement is based on the child’s medical needs.

3. Program contact: 801-538-6155 (Option 5).

Services Include: Case management, in-home nursing, equipment, and respite care.

Who it’s for: Children under 21 who rely on ventilators, feeding tubes, or other life-support technology.

Apply:

1. Contact the program at 801-538-6155 (Option 5) or email techdependent@utah.gov.

2. You’ll need medical documentation from your child’s doctors.

3. Approved applicants are placed on a waitlist based on medical urgency.

Who it’s for: People with developmental disabilities or brain injuries who need smaller amounts of support.
How to Apply:

1. Apply to DSPD first.

2. Ask your DSPD worker to review if you qualify for the Limited Supports Waiver.

Services Include: A flexible yearly budget for self-directed services and goods (usually around $21,000 per year).