After qualifying for Self-Direction, the participant will receive funding through what’s called their Personal Resource Account (PRA) which the broker will help budget. The PRA is determined by the participant’s Developmental Disabilities Profile-2 (DDP-2) scores. The more severe the disability, the more funding the participant will receive. The PRA is used by the participant to pay for the support and services they require. As a general rule, services and classes that are open to the public and clearly advertise their prices are fundable by the PRA. An overview of the three types of budgets available to participants can be found below.
Three Types of Self-Direction Budgets
- Residential Only (RES)
- Other Than Residential (OTR)
- BOTH
Residential Only (RES) Budget
- Supports the person to live independently in his/her own home
- Available only for people who do not live in certified residential settings
- Provides primarily evening and weekend supports/services
Other than Residential (OTR) Budget
- Supports the person to work and do meaningful activities in his/her community
- Services arranged during daytime hours
- Available to people who live in certified settings, with their family or in their own home.
BOTH Budget
- Supports a blend of home and community services and supports for all areas of someone’s life.
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