Family Support Services Program
The Medina County Board of
Developmental Disabilities understands that all
individuals have the best opportunity to grow and
develop when they are living in a loving family
environment. Sometimes families need a little help for
this to happen, that’s why the Family Support Services (FSS)
Program was developed.
With the help of the Family Support
Services Program, families can purchase necessary
equipment and services thus easing some financial
burdens on the household. More importantly this help can
increase the independence of individuals with
developmental disabilities. This program is
state-funded and is designed to keep family
members with developmental disabilities living at home.
What can FSS funds be used for?
FSS can assist
with respite care, adaptive equipment, home
modifications, dietary supplements, related counseling,
training and education to meet the special needs of the
individuals with developmental disabilities.
Other
services that are often considered for reimbursement
include, but are not limited to:
Diapers/wipes/car
seats for children over three years of age
Prescriptions
Therapeutic toys and supplies Therapeutic horseback riding
Adaptive swimming
Music/social skills therapy
Eye glasses
Art and
dance therapy
Medical identification tags
Hearing aids
A professional
referral and preapproval from the
the
Medina County Board of Developmental
Disabilities is needed
if items
(with the exception of diapers)
exceed $100.00.
How can I
apply to receive FSS funds?
Anyone who is eligible for Board
services and is not on a Medicaid waiver can apply for
the FSS program.
To apply, simply fill out the
enrollment form
(click here) and return to:
FSS Program
Coordinator
4281 Paradise Road
Seville, Ohio
44273
After your enrollment form is
reviewed, you will receive a letter determining your
eligibility. The letter will have an explanation of the
allotment of funds you will receive through the program,
your co-pay amount, how
to receive reimbursements for purchases and services and
other important general information about the program.
Please remember, regardless
of when you enter the program, all FSS enrollments
expire in December of each year. If you wish to
continue to be enrolled in the program, you must
reapply for the FSS program on a yearly basis.
Allotments
Allotment balances are made available throughout
the year, although we are unable to post this
type of personal information on our web page. If
you have questions about your allotment balance,
please contact
Carey Bates,
Medicaid Services Manager,
at 330.725.7751 ext. 281 or
careyb@mcbdd.org.
Co-Pays
Depending on your family's yearly income you may
also have a co-pay for any qualifying purchases.
Your
co-payment is the portion of an expense that you
are responsible for. Any co-pays you are
responsible for will be clearly stated in your
eligibility letter.
Receiving Your Payments
Upon
receiving your completed paperwork, your
reimbursement will be processed in a timely
manner.
Typically, reimbursement checks are mailed around the 15th and
20th of every month.
Questions?
If you would like more
information, please contact FSS Program Coordinator, Courtney Jordan at
330.764.8988 ext. 235 or
courtneyj@mcbdd.org.
Downloadable
Forms
FSS Enrollment Form
FSS
Purchase Reimbursement Form
FSS
Respite Provider Time Sheet
FSS
Respite Provider Travel Expense Form
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