Family, Children & Caregiving · Surprise rank #139
Caring for Someone With a Developmental Disability? OPWDD Can Reimburse Some Family Support Costs
OPWDD's Family Support Services Family Reimbursement Program can reimburse approved disability-related family expenses that are not otherwise funded.
Who
Eligible people with developmental disabilities and their families who meet FSS provider and OPWDD reimbursement requirements.
What to do
Start here: Ask the care manager or local OPWDD Family Support Services provider for its Family Reimbursement application before purchasing the item or service.
Eligibility: The expense must be allowable under OPWDD guidance, support the person/family and not be available through another funding source. Local FSS providers review requests.
What you get
Local FSS providers can approve reimbursement for eligible supports and purchases under OPWDD's Family Reimbursement rules.
Benefit: Reimbursement for approved disability-related family support costs, which can include selected respite, community activities, sensory items and other allowable needs.
Possible value: Varies by provider funding, local limits and the approved expense.
Good to know
Important: This is not a blank reimbursement account. Many ordinary household, travel and personal expenses are excluded, and provider funding/approval limits vary.
Availability: Active subject to local FSS funding
Why people miss it: Families may pay specialized costs themselves because the reimbursement option is administered through local FSS providers rather than one statewide consumer portal.
Sources reviewed: Aug 10, 2026