# Government Benefits, Waivers & Insurance — Mental/Behavioral Health & Co-Occurring Disabilities

- The SED (Serious Emotional Disturbance) waiver applies for ages ~4-19 through county mental health via open access hours — *[Sarah Otto, Mar 2026](/sessions/20260315_Sarah_Otto_Case_Management/notes.md)*

- When there are co-occurring IDD and mental/behavioral health needs, the SED system may not be equipped to help (e.g., nonverbal individuals may be turned away) — *[Sarah Otto, Mar 2026](/sessions/20260315_Sarah_Otto_Case_Management/notes.md)*

- Johnson County has the **Community Behavioral Health Team (CBHT)** — a joint program between [Johnson County Mental Health](https://www.jocogov.org/department/mental-health) and [Johnson County Developmental Supports](https://www.jocogov.org/department/developmental-supports) for individuals with co-occurring developmental disability and behavioral health needs — *[Sarah Otto, Mar 2026](/sessions/20260315_Sarah_Otto_Case_Management/notes.md)*

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