Financial Resources & Programs

The "Golden Ticket" Resource: The IDD Waiver is the most critical resource for families to obtain for long-term coverage and support.

Key assistance programs for medical care, nutrition, and essential daily needs.

One4all Disability Resources

Access to a customizable database of resources for children, youth, and adults with special needs/health care concerns in the tri-state area.

SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

Designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people with little or no income; provides cash for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter).

Eligibility Medically determinable physical or mental impairment resulting in severe functional limitations.
Criteria Family meets income guidelines; U.S. citizen; age 65+ or disabled.

1-800-772-1213

Apply Online

CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program)

Health insurance for children 18 and younger who are not eligible for Medicaid but meet CHIP income guidelines.

1-877-WVA-CHIP (1-877-982-2447)

chip.wv.gov
Golden Ticket

IDD Waiver (Intellectual/Developmental Disability)

Alternative to institutional care. Focuses on substantial deficits in 3+ functional areas. Parental income is not counted.

(304) 356-4853

IDD Waiver Portal

CDCSP (Children with Disabilities Community Service)

"The Katie Beckett Waiver": Provides a state medical card for severely disabled children even if parents' income exceeds SSI limits.

Requirement Requires level of care provided in acute hospital, nursing facility, or ICF/IDD.
Setting Care is provided in home/community setting as cost-effectively as an institution.

(304) 356-4867 (Angela Signore)

HIPP Program (Health Insurance Premium Payment)

Reimburses private monthly insurance premiums for children with chronic medical needs who also have Medicaid.

1-855-MyWVHIPP (1-855-699-8447)

mywvhipp.com

Modivcare (NEMT)

Transportation Assistance: Non-emergency Medical Transportation. Reimburses medically necessary travel expenses for registered families.

1-844-549-8353

Book Online

WIC (Women, Infant and Children's services)

Supplemental Nutrition program for pregnant/breastfeeding women and children up to age 5 at health risk.

Diaper Program

Up to 200 diapers per month for incontinent children over age 3 who have the Medical Card.

WV Medicaid Card Required

West Virginia Resources

WV Birth to Three

Early intervention for infants/toddlers under age 3 with developmental delays in one or more areas.

(304) 558-5388 or (800) 642-8522

www.wvdhhr.org/birth23/

WVABLE Savings Program

Tax-advantaged savings that do not count against benefit eligibility thresholds.

(304) 340-5050 or (800) 439-1653

wvable.com

WV Office of Special Education

Educational support and student support services.

(304) 558-2696 or (800) 642-8541

wvde.us

WV Parent Training (WVPTI)

Training and advocacy information for families of children with disabilities.

(304) 472-5697 or (800) 281-1436

wvpti-inc.org

WV Developmental Disabilities Council

Advocacy for policy change and support systems for West Virginians with DD.

(304) 558-0416

ddc.wv.gov

Disability Rights of WV

Legal protection and advocacy for people with disabilities.

(304) 346-0867

drofwv.org

CSEDW (Serious Emotional Disorder Waiver)

Support for children with serious emotional disorders.

(304) 356-4897

CSEDW Info

Ohio Resources

Help Me Grow Early Intervention

Ohio's birth-to-three program with home visiting and early intervention.

(800) 755-4769

ohioearlyintervention.org

Ohio Benefits Portal

Apply for and manage Ohio state benefits.

Ohio STABLE Account

Savings and investment for people with disabilities.

(800) 439-1653

stableaccount.com

Children with Medical Handicaps (CMH)

Connects families to a network of quality healthcare providers.

Ohio Office of Special Education

Educational information and support for special education.

(614) 466-2650 or (877) 644-6338

education.ohio.gov

Ohio Dept. of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)

Services and support for Ohioans with developmental disabilities.

(800) 617-6733

dodd.ohio.gov

Disability Rights Ohio

Legal and human rights protection for people with disabilities.

(614) 466-7264 or (800) 282-9181

disabilityrightsohio.org

Kentucky Resources

First Steps

Kentucky's statewide early intervention system for children under age 3.

(502) 564-3756 or (877) 417-8377

chfs.ky.gov

STABLE Kentucky Accounts

Specialized savings accounts for individuals with disabilities.

(800) 439-1653

stablekentucky.com

Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN)

Clinical services and support for KY children with special health needs.

(502) 429-4430 or (800) 232-1160

chfs.ky.gov/agencies/ccshcn

KY Dept. of Education - Special Education

Office of Special Education and Early Learning.

(502) 564-4970

education.ky.gov

Kentucky Disability Resource Guide

Comprehensive guide to disability services in Kentucky.

Kentucky Protection & Advocacy

Protecting the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities.

(502) 564-2967 or (800) 372-2988

kypa.net

Program Support & Contacts

Direct contacts for Marshall Pediatrics and Project DOCC partners.

Michelle Norweck, MSW, LCSW

Parent Liaison | Marshall Pediatrics

Parent Partners in Education / Project DOCC

143 Peyton Street, Barboursville, WV 25504

Office: 304-691-1319

Cell: 304-710-0628

norweck@marshall.edu

Project DOCC Website

Shellie Mellert

Grant Coordinator | Marshall Pediatrics

Parent Partners in Education / Project DOCC

143 Peyton Street, Barboursville, WV 25504

Office: 304-691-1393

Cell: 304-633-2491

mellert@marshall.edu

Project DOCC Website

Jacqueline R. Ray, M.D.

Program Director | Principal Investigator

(304) 691-8898

ray10@marshall.edu