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What is Changing?

The Maryland Department of Health is making changes to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Medicaid waiver programs. Starting in October 2025, the Family Supports Waiver and Community Supports Waiver will be combined into one program called the Community Pathways Waiver. 

This change is part of an official update (called a waiver amendment). It will help make services easier to access, faster to receive, and more focused on each person's needs. These changes are planned to go into effect on October 6, 2025. 

Once the amendment is approved, Family Supports Waiver and Community Supports Waiver participants  will move into the Community Pathways Waiver program.

What's Next?

You do not need to do anything right now. 

We will be offering free webinars soon to explain the changes and answer questions. These webinars are for:

• People receiving services
• Families
• Coordinators of Community Services (CCS)
• Providers
• Anyone else who wants to learn more ​
  

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