Plan the Move From Children's to Adult DD Services in Rexburg

Moving from children's to adult developmental-disability services requires several separate decisions. Start the Rexburg household's planning early enough to understand the actual Medicaid, adult-DD assessment and service-plan steps, while confirming what support will exist during any unresolved period.

Use the adult transition route

Idaho DHW publishes transition training and adult application information. Madison County is assigned to Region 7 in Idaho Falls. Ask that team which steps apply to the young person's actual situation and how the adult will participate in decisions and communications.

Track Medicaid status, the adult-DD application, functional assessment and service plan separately. Completing one does not prove that the others are approved. Ask who will explain each outcome and what information is still needed rather than treating submission as an adult service start.

Build a real bridge for daily routines

Discuss the help the young adult wants with personal routines, activities and family involvement. Ask existing providers what they can actually continue and when their current arrangement changes. Ask prospective adult providers about accepted tasks and availability without assuming a place or worker is reserved.

Keep a short list of unresolved gaps with a named responsible contact for each. Family support should reflect genuine willingness and capacity, not an assumption that relatives can cover every delay. Revisit the plan as decisions arrive so the adult's choices and actual support remain central throughout the transition.

Resources for this decision

• Apply for Adult with Developmental Disabilities Programs

For a separate discussion of wanted nonmedical assistance, contact the Rexburg care team or Get Started. Describe the actual location, tasks and timing, and ask the team to confirm what it can provide before relying on a visit.