Step 1: Confirm Medicaid eligibility
Most DDD services are funded through Medicaid, so establishing and maintaining Medicaid eligibility is usually the first step. Families who need help can work with a Medicaid navigator or their county board of social services.
Step 2: Request DDD eligibility
Submit an application for eligibility to the Division of Developmental Disabilities, including documentation that the developmental disability began before age 22. DDD reviews the application and notifies you of the determination.
Step 3: Choose a Support Coordination agency
Once eligible, you select a Support Coordination agency. Your support coordinator helps you build a person-centered plan (the NJ Individualized Service Plan) that describes your goals and the services to reach them.
Step 4: Select approved providers
With a plan in place, you choose approved providers to deliver services. This is where Chriswell Health can step in, working alongside your support coordinator to provide compassionate, dependable support.
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NJ DDD Getting Started Guide
A step-by-step overview of eligibility, support coordination, and choosing a provider for New Jersey DDD services.
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