• What is CLASS?

  CLASS believes everyone deserves the opportunity to live a rewarding, fulfilling, and meaningful life, and that having a developmental disability does not diminish the desire or right to pursue this dream, it simply makes the journey more challenging.

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Assisting Individuals with Disabilities Along Life’s Journey

• Who is eligible for Personal Care Services?

  Adult or minor individuals who live in their family home are eligible to receive Personal Care Services as long as the need for the service is defined in the individual’s Person-Centered Support Plan. To learn more about eligibility for Personal Care Services, contact Gretchen Andrews at 620.429.1212 or 800.479.0259 (toll free).

• Is transportation to and from the service center provided?

  Yes, CLASS offers scheduled transportation routes to and from our service center locations. There is no fee for this service if you live within a 10-mile radius of the service center.

• Can I live in my own home or apartment and still receive Community Living Services?

  Yes, Community Living Services may be provided in an individual’s own home or apartment, or in a CLASS residential facility.

• What is a home-and-community-based services (HCBS) waiver?

  A home-and-community-based services (HCBS) waiver helps to provide for needed services for people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.

• Will I lose my benefits if I get a job?

  CLASS employs trained benefits counselors who can show you how working will affect your benefits. There may be a reduction in the amount of your SSI check, but you cannot lose your Medicaid benefits. When you consider the earned income from your paycheck, you will find that you benefit from employment.