The CSED Waiver in WV is a West Virginia Medicaid program that pays for home- and community-based mental health services for children and young adults with serious emotional disorders, so they can stay with their families instead of being placed in residential treatment or group homes. Families start the process by calling the Children’s Crisis and Referral Line through Help4WV at 844-435-7498.1Kids Thrive WV. How Do I
Who the Waiver Is For
The Children with Serious Emotional Disorder Waiver serves children and young adults who meet clinical criteria for a serious emotional disorder. The goal is to keep the youth stable at home by building services and supports around the family, avoiding institutional or facility-based care.2WV CSEDW Program. Children With Serious Emotional Disorders Waiver
For young adults aged 18 to 21, the waiver also supports moving from facility-based living into something more independent, like a house or apartment.2WV CSEDW Program. Children With Serious Emotional Disorders Waiver
What Services Look Like
Services are delivered through a wraparound model built around a Child and Family Team. The team includes professionals plus natural supports from the child’s life: extended family, friends, and neighbors. The family’s own perspectives, priorities, and values guide planning and decisions.1Kids Thrive WV. How Do I
While the plan of care is being developed, the team usually meets weekly. Once the plan is in place, meetings happen at least once every 30 days. There is no cost to parents or guardians.1Kids Thrive WV. How Do I
How to Get on the Waiver
Call the Children’s Crisis and Referral Line at 844-435-7498 to begin.1Kids Thrive WV. How Do I The waiver has a limited number of funded slots. When every slot is filled, applicants who have already been found eligible go onto a Managed Enrollment List, ordered by the date eligibility was established. As spaces open, people are enrolled from that list in order.2WV CSEDW Program. Children With Serious Emotional Disorders Waiver
How Long Children Stay Enrolled
The waiver is not designed as a permanent placement. The expected average length of stay is six to nine months, though the actual time depends on the child’s needs.2WV CSEDW Program. Children With Serious Emotional Disorders Waiver Wraparound services themselves generally last 9 to 12 months.1Kids Thrive WV. How Do I
Where to Find the Full Rules
The complete provider policy, including definitions, provider qualifications, service limits, and billing, is in Chapter 502 of the West Virginia Medicaid Provider Manual, with the current version effective October 1, 2024.3WV Bureau for Medical Services. Policy Manuals