$81 Billion Spent In Fiscal Year 2021 For I/DD Services In The U.S.

During fiscal year (FY) 2021, the United States distributed $80.6 billion in federal funds for services to support an estimated 7.57 million people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). This is equal to about 0.1% of the $6.8 trillion federal budget for 2021 reported by the Congressional Budget Office. I/DD services supported by the federal government include supported living, family supports, personal assistance, supported employment, and other programs.

In FY 2021, about 87% of the total public funding for I/DD services was distributed through Medicaid-related services. About 72% of people with I/DD . . .