Oklahoma Cuts DD Waiver Wait List Delay From 13 Years To Two Years

In 2022, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) cut its developmental disability (DD) wait list for community-based disability services from 13 years for some families to two years. The;DHS;says the decrease was made possible thanks to historic funding from the Oklahoma Legislature. In May 2022, the Oklahoma Legislature granted the DHS $32.5 million to address the unprecedented DDS waitlist.

Once the appropriation was received, DHS connected with the families on the wait list, assisted them with the eligibility process, and helped these families receive services and support within two years. This cleared the . . .