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SSI Disabled Child Program - Available Services - Oklahoma

The Oklahoma SSI Disabled Child Program (SSI-DCP) provides for a variety of services.

Child care

The purpose of child care services is to enhance social skills and assist transition into a group setting such as the classroom. Enrichment child care, developmental child care, or both are available to children with disabilities for a period of ten full-time days per month in an approved child care center. A written recommendation is submitted by a professional such as an occupational therapist, physical therapist, special education teacher, or physician and processed by the county office for approval. The professional who writes the recommendation must work directly with the child in some capacity and be knowledgeable concerning the needs of the child. This service is only for children who have no other funding source to provide child care.

Equipment

Equipment which is ordered, purchased, and paid for through SSI-DCP is available for special needs children. The equipment must be used to aid the child for accessibility or mobility purposes. It requires a recommendation from a professional such as an occupational therapist, physical therapist, special education teacher, or physician who has professional knowledge concerning the equipment needs of the child. The following limitations apply:

· Computers or computer software are not in the scope of the program.

· Educational or classroom devices, equipment, or supplies which are not adapted are not in the scope of the program.

· Van lifts are available to a child who is not in State or Tribal custody of DHS or in the Developmental Disabilities Home- and Community-Based Waiver Program. The family must own the van as verified by title registration and license verification. Only a certified van lift specialist is approved to install the lift and the lift must have factory and dealership warranty equal to private purchase warranty. The life expectancy of a van lift is ten years through SSI-DCP. Under no circumstances will the lift be replaced prior to the ten-year period. All repairs are the responsibility of the family.

Diapers

Diapers are stocked in the DHS warehouse. Diapers are ordered and distributed monthly to county offices. To be approved for this service the child must be between three years and 18 years of age and a physician must document in writing the child cannot be toilet trained. This service request must be renewed yearly at the time of the review to continue receipt of the diapers.

Formula

Formula is stocked in the DHS warehouse for distribution to the county office for children with special health care needs.

Formula is ordered monthly and distributed monthly. A physician or nutritionist must provide a written recommendation naming the brand of formula needed by the child. A written recommendation is required yearly at the time of the review to continue receipt of the formula.

Developmental aides

Developmental aides are any device or equipment which is adapted to meet the special needs of a special needs child. These items are not generally used by a non-special needs child. This service request requires a written explanation from a professional such as an occupational therapist, physical therapist, special education teacher, or physician concerning the goals and objectives this equipment would meet.

Professional services

These are non-medical services recommended by a physician, physical therapist, or occupational therapist which define goals and objectives to achieve clearly defined results. As the budget allows, certain services are available for emergency needs on a temporary basis.

Purchasing Procedures

All equipment and materials purchased from SSI-DCP funds must be pre-authorized by Family Support Services Division (FSSD).

Denial of Requested Service

If a SSI-DCP request is denied, a computer generated denial notice is sent to the family advising the item is not approved for purchase through the SSI-DCP funding. The family must request a fair hearing within 30 days from the date of the notice.

See Also:

SSI Disabled Child Program Overview

Source

OAC 340 70-8 at OK Department of Human Services Policy

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