Adults who self-direct
Adults with developmental disabilities who choose the self-direction option. They decide who supports them, when, and how, with a broker helping them plan and manage it all.
Support Brokers
Who Support Brokers Support
Support brokers walk alongside Idahoans with developmental disabilities and their families, helping them direct their own services and build lives on their own terms.
Who support brokers serve
In Idaho, support brokers are chosen and employed by the people they serve. They work within the Medicaid Developmental Disabilities program for people who choose to self-direct their supports.
Children & their families
Parents of children with developmental disabilities who choose Family Directed Services. Brokers help families build a plan and manage their child’s budget and supports.
Young adults in transition
Youth moving from children’s services into adult services. Brokers help make that transition smooth, so supports continue without a gap.
What support brokers help with
Every broker relationship is different, but most of the work falls into a few areas.
Person-centered planning
Facilitating planning meetings led by the person, with the people who matter most to them.
Support & spending plans
Writing the plan and budget that turn goals into real, funded supports, including backup plans.
Budget monitoring
Keeping an eye on spending so supports stay on track throughout the plan year.
Hiring & managing supports
Helping recruit, hire, and work alongside community support workers.
Health & safety
Helping participants and families meet their responsibilities and stay safe.
Community connections
Finding resources and building circles of support in the community.
Want the official details?
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare oversees support broker qualification and program rules. Their support broker page is the best source for requirements and applications.
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