No. Being on the DD Waiver is not required. But, there are benefits to going on the DD Waiver, such as the state getting more federal money to pay for services. See question 9 for more benefits to being on the DD Waiver. If you have questions or concerns, you should talk with your service coordinator. You can also ask to talk with the person at the regional center who handles the DD Waiver. They are sometimes called the Federal Revenues Coordinator. They can answer your questions or concerns about the DD Waiver.