Individual and Family Services (IFS) Waiver
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Last checked Nov 11, 2026
A Medicaid waiver for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live with their family. It pays for supports that help a person keep living at home, and gives the family a say in how the allocated funds are used. Services listed by the state include respite care, assistive technology, specialized equipment and supplies, environmental adaptations, community engagement, peer mentoring, staff and family consultation, and transportation. Some therapies under this waiver are only for adults aged 21 and over.
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- Where it applies
- Washington State
- Who it is for
- The state says the waiver is for people who are already enrolled with the developmental disabilities agency and who live in the family home. You must enroll with the agency before you can request the waiver. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee a place.
Sources
Individual and Family Services Waiver brochure
Washington State DSHS · Government · Read Nov 11, 2026
Individual and Family Services Waiver
Washington State DSHS · Government · Read Nov 11, 2026
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