How to Request Family Compensation
The purpose of Family Reimbursement Funds is to give families more options and flexibility when it comes to providing for a child or adult with a developmental disability. For therapeutic, recreational, and adaptable equipment, the program offers financial aid to families. Family members must first prove that they are in need of the money. The money can be used to buy the item if the application is accepted. Applicants must submit all required paperwork. Only families with a child or adult with a developmental handicap are eligible for this grant. Identifying whether your family is eligible for OPWDD services is the first step in filing an application for family reimbursement. If you are selected, a review committee will examine your application. Once every three months, the committee convenes to discuss each application and reach judgments. To decide whether you are eligible for reimbursement, the review committee will take your income and outgoings into account. A free service provi