Note: The explanation is to provide a general explanation of the workflow. The actual workflow maybe more complex depending on the applicant’s needs and criteria.
When parents or guardians request Institutional Deeming or a Medical Waiver for their child through the Regional Center of Orange County, several processes are involved. The accompanying chart illustrates the general workflow and communication between the Regional Center and the Social Service Agency.
Waiver requests start at the Regional Center, where parents or guardians of a disabled child must submit their request through their service coordinator. Once the Regional Center receives the request and accompanying documents, they review them to determine if the applicant meets the necessary criteria. If the application is approved, the Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) will send the information to the Social Service Agency (SSA). This process alone may take up to four months.
When the Social Service Agency receives the information from RCOC, the application undergoes another review process. During this time, SSA continues to provide updates to the Regional Center. The SSA will then forward the applicant’s information to the appropriate liaisons for determination. This could take an additional 90 days, or 30 days for redetermination.