RTC Waiver Program - Participants

What are the benefits to participating in the RTC Waiver?

Using a team approach, youth can receive medical services through HealthChoice and mental health services through the Maryland’s Public Mental Health System. Additionally, youth and their families can receive waiver-specific support and services such as:

• Caregiver and Youth Peer-to-Peer Support;
• Family and Youth Training;
• Crisis and Stabilization Services;
• Expressive and Experiential Behavioral Services; and
• In and Out-of-Home Respite Care.

How does someone qualify for the RTC Waiver?

In order to qualify for the program, the youth must meet certain financial eligibility rules, be 6 to 20 year old, meet certain medical criteria, and have the ability to be safely served in the community. Families must choose to enroll in the RTC Waiver instead of an alternative, which may include going into a residential treatment center. The Care Management Entity (CME) will help families figure out if they should apply and collect the information needed to do so.

You can review the Freedom of Choice Consent Form to learn more about what families and participants consent to when they enroll in the RTC Waiver.

How does someone apply for the RTC Waiver?

Everyone applying for the program must complete an application through a Care Management Entity (CME). CMEs will be available to help fill out application packets and assist in the application approval process. They will also help determine if there are slots available.

As of January 14, 2011, RTC Waiver enrollment is currently open in the following jurisdictions:

• Anne Arundel
• Baltimore City
• Baltimore County
• Calvert
• Caroline
• Carroll
• Cecil
• Charles
• Dorchester
• Frederick
• Harford
• Howard
• Kent
• Montgomery
• Prince George’s
• Queen Anne’s
• Somerset
• St. Mary's
• Talbot
• Washington
• Wicomico
• Worcester

We hope to expand to Garrett and Allegany counties during 2011.  For open jurisdictions see contact information below:

Baltimore City referral contact Wraparound Maryland at 443-835-1167.

Northwest Region referrals in the following open jurisdictions: Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Washington Counties contact Maryland Choices at 301-947-0023.

Southeast Region referrals in the following open jurisdictions: Anne Arundel, Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties contact Wraparound Maryland at 410-219-5070.

What if I apply and there are no slots, is there a waiting list?

If there are no available slots, your name will be added to a waiting list. The list is first-come first served. As slots open up, more families will be able to apply.

Waiting List Policy - Updated August 2010

What if I have more questions?

Contact the CME in your service area. Contact information is on the General Resources page.