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Eligibility

To be initially eligible for the EIP based on developmental delay, the following criteria must be met:

  • Your child must be experiencing a12 month delay in one or more functional areas; or,

  • a 33% delay in one functional area or a 25% delay in each of two areas; or,

  • If standardized instruments are used during the evaluation process, a score of at least 2 standard deviations below the mean in one functional area or a score of at least 1.5 standard deviations below the mean in each of two functional areas.

If your child's evaluation shows that he/she is eligible for EIP, your Initial Service Coordinator will:

  • Answer your questions

  • Set up a meeting to work on your Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

  • Explain how your health insurance can be used

    • If you child is uninsured, the ISC will assist you in identifying and applying for benefit programs including Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Social Security Disability income.

  • Provide you with other services and programs which can help your child and family.

  •  â€‹Discuss your child's evaluation .

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Learn more about your Individualized Family Service Plan:

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At your first IFSP meeting you will be asked to select an Ongoing Service Coordinator (OSC) who may be different from your ISC. Choosing your OSC is an important decision. This service coordinator will be responsible for putting your IFSP into action.

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Not Satisfied with your child's Evaluation
​You may appeal the decision and review "Your Rights as a Parent in the Early Intervention Program" to see options you have . 

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