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Approved IFS Waiver Applications

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The following documents are the Individual and Family Support (IFS) Waiver applications approved by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from 2020 until present.

Attachment(s):

Approved IFS Waiver Amendment 2022

Approved IFS Waiver Initial Application 2020.pdf

Approved IFS Waiver Renewal Application 2025.PDF

Person-Centered Thinking

Person-centered thinking is a philosophy behind service provision that supports positive control and self-direction of people’s own lives. DDS is working to implement this through training sessions and other agency wide initiatives.

Employment First Initiative

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Under the Employment First philosophy, competitive, integrated employment is the first and overwhelmingly preferred option for working-age youth and adults with disabilities.