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Disability services in Steuben County, Indiana

139 listings serve Steuben County: 42 Confirmed Profiles and 97 Registry Listings, plus 175 organizations that serve the whole country.

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Search by area in Steuben County

Listings that serve the county in each area. 25 more serve people with any disability.

Intellectual and Developmental38Mental and Behavioral Health31Physical and Mobility37Sensory12Neurological and Chronic Health75Veterans and Military Families14

How to get services in Steuben County

Most long-term supports are paid for by Medicaid, often through a waiver program. Start with Medicaid, then get on the program that fits. Where a program uses local offices, the office for Steuben County is shown.

Start here Indiana Medicaid · Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Division of Family Resources (DFR)

Apply online (opens in a new tab) · Call (800) 403-0864 · Your local DFR office

Yes. Since 2014 Indiana gives Medicaid to people who get SSI without a separate application.

People who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability get coverage through Hoosier Care Connect, traditional Medicaid (for people on home and community-based services), or Indiana PathWays for Aging (age 60 and older).

For children: None. Indiana does not offer a TEFRA or Katie Beckett option.

If you work: MED Works: Medicaid for employees with disabilities ages 16 to 64 who work, with a premium based on income.

Steps

  1. Apply online on the FSSA Benefits Portal and choose Apply Online for Health Coverage.
  2. Or call DFR at 1-800-403-0864, or visit your local DFR office.
  3. Send all papers DFR asks for.
  4. Wait up to 90 days for a decision.
  5. When approved, choose a health plan if you are asked.

Have these ready

  • Photo ID
  • Social Security numbers
  • Proof of income
  • Bank statements
  • Medical records about the disability

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Intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism

Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver, CIH Waiting list varies

People of any age with intellectual disability, autism or a related developmental disability who need ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: Your BDS district office · Website (opens in a new tab)

CIH slots go to people who meet set priority criteria (such as emergencies or leaving an institution), not by a first-come list.

Steps

  1. Call your BDS district office to apply for disability services.
  2. Send proof of the disability.
  3. Ask BDS if you meet a CIH priority category.
  4. If approved, choose a case management company and make your plan.

Your local office for Steuben County

Indiana Bureau of Disabilities Services District 3
260-423-2571 | 877-218-3061 (toll free) · Website (opens in a new tab) · 201 E. Rudisill Blvd., Ste. 300, Fort Wayne, 46806-1756

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Steuben County

Family Supports Waiver, FSW Has a waiting list

People of any age with intellectual disability, autism or a related developmental disability who need ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: Your BDS district office · Website (opens in a new tab)

As of September 2026 there were 11,455 people on the Family Supports Waiver waiting list, and invitations go by waitlist date plus priority groups.

Steps

  1. Call your BDS district office to apply for disability services.
  2. Send proof of the disability.
  3. If found eligible, ask to be placed on the Family Supports Waiver waiting list.
  4. Check your place on the Online HCBS Waitlist Dashboard.
  5. When invited, follow the steps in your letter and apply for Medicaid if needed.

Your local office for Steuben County

Indiana Bureau of Disabilities Services District 3
260-423-2571 | 877-218-3061 (toll free) · Website (opens in a new tab) · 201 E. Rudisill Blvd., Ste. 300, Fort Wayne, 46806-1756

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Steuben County

IN Autism Waiver Waiting list varies

People with autism.

Start with: Your BDS district office · Website (opens in a new tab)

Indiana no longer lists a separate Autism Waiver. People with autism apply through BDS for the Family Supports Waiver (waiting list of 11,455 in September 2026) or the CIH Waiver (slots go by priority need).

Steps

  1. Call your BDS district office.
  2. Ask which waiver fits a person with autism.
  3. Apply for disability services and send proof of the diagnosis.
  4. Ask to be placed on the Family Supports Waiver waiting list if eligible.

Your local office for Steuben County

Indiana Bureau of Disabilities Services District 3
260-423-2571 | 877-218-3061 (toll free) · Website (opens in a new tab) · 201 E. Rudisill Blvd., Ste. 300, Fort Wayne, 46806-1756

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Steuben County

Brain injury, HIV, and complex medical needs

Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver Has a waiting list

People with a traumatic brain injury who would otherwise need institutional care and qualify for Medicaid.

Start with: Your Area Agency on Aging · (800) 713-9023 · Website (opens in a new tab)

As of September 2026 there were 23 people on the Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver waiting list.

Steps

  1. Call 800-713-9023 to find your Area Agency on Aging.
  2. Ask to apply for the Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver.
  3. Send records that show the brain injury.
  4. Complete the assessment.
  5. Make a service plan with your care manager.

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find the one for Steuben County.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Steuben County

Other programs

Health & Wellness Waiver Has a waiting list

People 59 and younger with a disability who need nursing facility level of care and qualify for Medicaid.

Start with: Your Area Agency on Aging · (800) 713-9023 · Website (opens in a new tab)

As of September 2026 there were 6,920 people on the Health and Wellness waiting list; people leaving a nursing facility or hospital or moving from CHOICE get priority.

Steps

  1. Call 800-713-9023 to find your Area Agency on Aging.
  2. Ask to apply for the Health and Wellness Waiver.
  3. Complete the level of care assessment.
  4. Check your place on the Online HCBS Waitlist Dashboard.
  5. When invited, follow the steps in your letter.

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find the one for Steuben County.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Steuben County

PathWays for Aging Waiver Has a waiting list

People 60 and older who need nursing facility level of care and qualify for Medicaid.

Start with: Your Area Agency on Aging · (800) 713-9023 · Website (opens in a new tab)

As of September 2026 there were 12,266 people on the PathWays Waiver waiting list; people leaving a nursing facility or hospital or moving from CHOICE get priority.

Steps

  1. Call 800-713-9023 to find your Area Agency on Aging.
  2. Complete the nursing facility level of care assessment.
  3. Check your place on the Online HCBS Waitlist Dashboard.
  4. When invited, follow the steps in your letter.
  5. Your services are managed by your Indiana PathWays for Aging health plan.

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find the one for Steuben County.

About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers for Steuben County

Rules change. Check with the agency before you rely on this. Checked 2026-10-09.

Confirmed Profiles based in Steuben County

Organizations checked by ConnectIDD with an address in the county, A to Z. Many more serve the county from nearby.

How Indiana pays for services

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