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Apply for Social Security

Apply for Medicaid

• Call ADAP for help with application. They offer free legal services for people with disabilities.
• If denied for income or any reason (including income), start the Alabama Medicaid Waiver application process.
• There is a wait list for the Waiver but once approved you are qualified to apply to these two programs:
  • AL HIPP- The Alabama HIPP Program is designed to save money for Medicaid families with high healthcare costs by eliminating most out-of-pocket medical expenses for qualifying Medicaid recipients.  www.MyAlHipp.com 
  • Personal Choices- Once approved for Medicaid or the Medicaid waiver program ask you caseworker about Personal Choices. “Under the Personal Choices program individuals are provided a monthly allowance from which they will determine what services they need. "

Sign up for an early intervention therapy program. 

The agencies listed below provide early intervention therapy services.

• The Arc
• The Bell Center for Early Intervention
• United Ability

Get enrolled with Child Rehab Services

Child Rehab Services offers a variety of specialized clinics, throughout the state, to meet your child’s needs.

• 205-290-4552