CAP MR/DD is a home and community based waiver program for people with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. It offers services in the community for individuals of all ages who require an ICF-MR level of care and provides an alternative to care in an ICF-MR facility.  Currently there are two waivers; the Supports waiver and the Comprehensive waiver.  The Supports waiver is for people who need less services; the Comprehensive waiver is for people who have more complex needs and need a greater array or more services.  The CAP MR/DD waiver provides services to individuals either residing with their family or in their own homes. 

The CAP MR/DD program has a limited number of slots which are allocated to counties based on the need within the county and the capacity of the local management entities (mental health agencies) to provide the required case management.

The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services manage the daily operation of the program under an agreement with the Division of Medical Assistance.