Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS) Program
Note: This service may not be available right away. Your name may be placed on an interest list. You will be contacted when services are available.
CLASS provides home- and community-based services to people with related conditions as a cost-effective alternative to placement in an intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation or a related condition (ICF-MR/RC). A related condition is a disability, other than mental retardation, that originated before age 22 and that affects the ability to function in daily life.
Services
- Adaptive aids and medical supplies
- Case management
- Consumer Directed Services
- Habilitation
- Minor home modifications
- Nursing services
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Psychological and behavioral support services
- Respite care
- Specialized therapies
- Speech pathology
Financial eligibility requirements
Other eligibility requirements
- There is no age limit; however, the onset of the disability must have been before age 22.
- Have a DADS-approved initial individual service plan that does not exceed the program's cost ceiling.
- Meet ICF/MR level of care criteria.
- Have a demonstrated need for ongoing habilitation services.
- Have chosen the CLASS program over an ICF/MR program.
How to apply for services
Call toll-free to 1-877-438-5658 to have a person placed on the interest list. Please be prepared to provide Social Security and Medicaid numbers, type of disability, age of the onset of the disability, date of birth, address and telephone number of the person to be placed on the interest list.
Availability
This service is available statewide, but it may not be available right away. Your name may be placed on an interest list. You will be contacted when services are available.
To learn more
- Community Living Assistance and Support Services provider website
- Access and Intake Community Options Manual (PDF format)
- DADS Reference Guide
Updated: February 23, 2011