Recreational therapists design activity interventions that may include physical activity, creative arts, community integration, social engagement, and more. These activities are strategically selected to target specific outcomes such as improved cognition, emotional regulation, physical function, social skills, and overall quality of life. The fact that these interventions are also enjoyable is intentional, as engagement and intrinsic motivation are powerful clinical tools that increase participation and improve the likelihood of achieving treatment goals.

Medicaid Waiver services are home and community-based, so sessions are held either out in the community or in the individual's home.

Due to state regulation changes proposed in July of 2025 and went into effect on January of 2026, recreational therapy and behavior management services on the Indiana Medicaid Waiver are subject to monthly hour limitations:

• Recreational Therapy: 6 hours per month

• Behavior Management: 12 hours per month

For self-pay individuals, session length and frequency will be determined based on your personal budget and preference.

Your recreational therapist or behavior consultant is responsible for transporting individuals to and from the chosen activity location at no cost, unless alternative transportation arrangements have been discussed and organized with staff and/or family members.

To ensure the safety of individuals in our service providers' vehicles, New Leaf requires all waiver providers to submit routine state and county background checks, current vehicle maintenance records, and copies of valid car registration and insurance.

Our main office is in Fort Wayne and we have a secondary office in Hobart, but we have waiver service providers all around the state of Indiana!

For those with Medicaid Waiver funding, recreational therapy is fully paid for by the Family Supports Waiver (FSW) or the Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver (CIH).

For those who do not receive Medicaid Waiver funding, recreational therapy also has a private pay option. Please contact us for more information.