Medicaid

Medicaid Update: Adult Medical Day Care Services May Occur at Home if Medical Day Care Facility is Closed due to COVID-19 Emergency

Medicaid Update - Medicaid establishes procedures for Adult Medical Day Care Providers to deliver services in the homes of participants when Adult Medical Day Facilities are closed due to the COVID-19 Emergency.

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DDD Updates

DDD Update 03/16/2020 on COVID-19 Questions and Answers for Individuals, Families and Providers

This notice provides detailed information in question and answer format for participants, Guardians, Families and Providers on the emergency policies and procedures the Division of Developmental Disabilities has implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as of 03/16/2020.  

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DDD Updates

DDD Guidance: Day Program Closures & Discontinued Group Community Outings Related To COVID-19

DDD is calling for immediate actions to help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). No later than Tuesday, March 17, all Division-funded, facility-based day services have been directed to close until advised otherwise.  Additionally, the Division has directed that community outings facilitated by providers that are not for the health or safety of an individual should be discontinued immediately.   

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DSA News

DS&A Regional Support Coordination Managers – Important Members of a Participant’s Support Team

At Disability Services & Advocacy, LLC we have created a unique position in the Support Coordination industry in NJ called a Regional Support Coordination Manager who is a critical member of the Support Coordination team supporting every participant we serve. Each participant, guardians and family members should know their DS&A Support Coordination Manager, because they can be a valuable member of the planning team in identifying services, providers and how to effectively navigate the complex DDD system. Below is a list of our Support Coordination Managers, the regions they serve, their contact information and an attached list of our Support Coordinators and their corresponding Support Coordination Manager.
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