Eligibility
Proof of Disability
To be deemed eligible for Platte County Connections’ In-Home Respite Care, individuals must both live in Platte County and be able to provide proof of disability. The Platte County Connections accepts any one of the following as proof of developmental disability:
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DMH/DD I.D. Number
Individuals determined eligible for Department of Mental Health (DMH) services and have a DMH/DD I.D. number can access services; after the age of 5, if the individual is determined eligible by DMH they remain eligible for services.
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DESE CERTIFICATION
Sheltered Workshops may use the DESE Certification, with reference to a developmental disability diagnosis.
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FIRST STEPS ELIGIBILITY LETTER
Children ages 0 to 3rd birthday enrolled in MO First Steps Agencies must submit the child’s MO First Steps Eligibility Letter from Department of Mental Health Services.
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Other
Platte County Connections may also serve individuals who are not deemed eligible by the Department of Mental Health. They must provide a signed statement from a physician, nurse practitioner, psychologist or LCSW as proof of a developmental disability.
Platte County Connections staff must confirm and verify clinical information submitted for eligibility determination. Eligibility must be documented by a designated Platte County Connections staff prior to a provider submitting billing for services. Please note that anyone with a primary diagnosis of a mental illness is not eligible for Platte County Connection funding.
