Children’s Mental Health Waiver

The Children’s Mental Health Waiver offers an option for children who have experienced a serious emotional disturbance to remain in their community and receive specialized services. 

A child must be:  A U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanet resident who has lived in the U.S. for at least five years A Wyoming resident Age 4 through 20 Clinically eligible based on requirements set by the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division Income eligible  Gross monthly income limit is $2,094 Individuals with income above $2,094 may qualify by establishing an Income Trust Only the child's income is considered for this program, not the parent(s)  Resource eligible - limits is:  Individual $2,000 Medicaid does not count as resources the home you live in (if the value is under $506,000), one vehicle or personal property (e.g., clothing, furnishings) Only the child's resources are considered for this program, not the parent(s)

                                                             

What does the Children’s Mental Health program cost?

There are no co-payments or premium costs for Medicaid's Children's Mental Health Waiver program.

 

How do I apply?

Visit the Children's Waiver section of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services website at: http://health.wyo.gov/mhsa/treatment/waiverindex.html   

What do I need to apply? 

• Verification of U.S. Citizenship and identity
• Provide a Social Security Number or verification that you have applied for one
• Documentation of medical necessity 
• Documents to verify income and resources