What respite is
Respite gives the family members who usually care for a DDD participant time to rest, work or handle life, while a trained staff member supports their loved one and keeps routines on track.
Who can use it
DDD lists respite as a service in both of its waiver programs, the Supports Program and the Community Care Program. That means any enrolled DDD participant can ask about adding respite to their service plan.
How it is paid
Like other DDD services, respite in the plan is paid from the participant's DDD budget through Medicaid, so there is no bill to the family. Because it comes from the same budget as other services, your planning team balances respite against the other supports in the plan.
How to arrange it
- Talk to your support coordinator about the kind of respite your family needs and when.
- Choose a provider. You can search DDD's provider search tool by county, or ask for Tinash by name.
- Once respite is in the service plan, the provider schedules it with the family.
Not the same as private home care respite
Tinash also offers private-pay respite care for family caregivers of older adults. That is a home care service arranged directly with us, not a DDD service. If your loved one receives DDD services, DDD respite is the one to ask your support coordinator about.
Official sources
Program rules change. Check these official pages for the current details. Last reviewed 14 October 2026.