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Education
Advocacy Agencies
- Protection and Advocacy System, Inc.
7344 Stockman Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
307-632-3496
800-632-3491
Website
E-Mail: wypanda@wypanda.com
Department of Education
- Special Programs Unit
Department of Education
320 W. Main Street
Riverton, WY 82501
307-777-2561
Website and Contact Information
Early Intervention and Education Program (Birth to age 5)
- Behavioral Health Division
6101 Yellowstone Rd, Suite 220
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-6972
307-777-5849, Fax
Website
Contact information
Early Intervention Services (Ages 3 to 5)
- Wyoming Department of Education
Special Programs Unit
320 W. Main Street
Riverton, WY 82501
Phone: (307) 777-2570
Fax: (307) 856-2557
Website
E-Mail: amy.reyes@wyo.gov
PTI (Parent Training and Information Centers)
- Parent Information Center
5 North Lobban
Buffalo, WY 82834
307-684-2277 Voice & TDD
307-684-5314
800-660-9742
Website
Contact information
Health & Well-being
- Kid Care Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP provides health insurance to eligible children based on family size and income. Children under age 19 who have not been insured for at least 30 days may be eligible for CHIP. There are no monthly premiums. Some families may have co-pays for certain services based on income.
CHIP information - Supports Waiver
Provides adult day services, case management, community living services, community support services, homemaker, personal care, respite, supported employment, dietician services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, skilled nursing, speech, hearing and language services, behavioral support services, child habilitation services, cognitive retraining, companion services, crisis intervention support, environmental modification, individual habilitation training, specialized equipment, transportation for individuals with ID/DD (0 – no max age).- Wyoming definition of Developmental Disability includes physical impairment.
- Currently a significant waiting list for applicants.
- Wyoming Health Insurance Premium Payment (WHIPP) Program
WHIPP may pay the insurance premiums, co-insurance, and deductibles for Medicaid recipients to keep their health insurance. Eligibility for WHIPP is based on a Medicaid client’s medical needs and the cost-effectiveness to the State of Wyoming.
Application
For more information: 1-844-512-2672
E-Mail: WHIPP@gainwelltechnologies.com
