Acumen Transition
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Self-Directed Employee Model is transitioning in 2025 from Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) as the fiscal intermediary to Acumen Fiscal Agent (Acumen).
Fiscal Intermediary Transition Timeline:
Transition enrollments with Acumen will happen at staggered intervals over the next four months, with groups of participants called cohorts assigned to enroll within a specific window of time. Using this approach will help ensure a smooth and organized transition for everyone. It is important that participants complete and return enrollment documents early in their enrollment window. Doing so will give your Support Coordinator time to update and approve your service plan.
If you are in one of the following categories, we recommend you attend upcoming webinars or view the attached PDF in the documents section below:
· Support Coordinators and Supervisors
· Supports Brokers
· Individuals/families who have one or more services provided by a vendor that is enrolled with and paid through PPL
· Individuals/families who have one or more Self-Directed Employees who are enrolled with and paid through PPL
· Vendors that provide DDD-funded services for individuals and are enrolled with and paid through PPL
We understand you may need help completing the transition paperwork. Acumen’s New Jersey Agents will collaborate with your Support Coordinator to ensure timely submission of all necessary documents. Acumen will offer opportunities for online/remote training, in-person enrollment sessions throughout New Jersey, and virtual help sessions to answer your questions. Please visit our website for continual updates and information: www.acumenfiscalagent.com/state/new-jersey/
Independent Living and Housing Opportunities for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
If you are looking for more information, please note this six-lesson course that provides details about important considerations and options to help an individual with an intellectual and developmental disability plan for and transition to independent living.
Each lesson gives an overview of a related topic, along with resources to assist in securing housing. It is intended for anyone who may be assisting someone with transitioning to independent living or is interested in learning how to prepare.
Click here for more information- Independent Living and Housing Opportunities for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Webinar
Join Disability Services & Advocacy and their panelist of experts as they provide an overview and a roadmap of moving from school age into DDD and the Adult Service System. This webinar will be held on Thursday May15, 2025 at 7:30pm. There will be an open Q & A at the end of the webinar. Please scroll down to documents to download the PDF and register today- https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5394571729070210141