Developmental Pathways Explained: Medicaid Waivers, Disability Determination & Community Supports (DCSEAC Podcast) Host Aleia Mastroianni interviews Rachel Walker of Developmental Pathways, the case management agency for Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert Counties that helps families access early intervention, long-term care Medicaid services and waivers, and locally funded IDD supports across the lifespan. They explain when to reach out (anytime), how intake works (phone or faster online form), and why the process is lengthy but worth it for lifetime services beyond school. Rachel clarifies Colorado’s disability determination at age five, long-term care Medicaid eligibility based on the individual’s income, and options like ABLE accounts and special needs trusts. They overview the three pediatric waivers—Complex Health Needs (CHIN), CHRP for high ...