Disability services in New Jersey

Adults 21 and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are eligible for DDD and Medicaid and meet ICF/IID level of care.

Start with: NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities Community Services Office for your county · Website (opens in a new tab)

There is a waiting list for the Community Care Program; ask to be added with the CCP Waiting List Request Form.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Gather the documents on the DDD Application Checklist
2. Fill out the DDD Application for Determination of Eligibility (you must be 18 or older; you or your guardian must sign)
3. Send it to DDD; a decision can take up to 60 days
4. Get and keep Medicaid, which DDD requires
5. Complete the NJ Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT) and choose a support coordination agency
6. Ask to be added to the CCP waiting list by email at DDD.CCPWaitListRequests@dhs.nj.gov

Have these ready

• Proof of a developmental disability that began before age 22
• Proof of New Jersey residence
• Social Security card
• Medicaid card or SSI award letter
• Guardianship papers if you have a guardian

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New Jersey residents who qualify for NJ FamilyCare; seniors and people with disabilities who need nursing facility level of care can get long-term services through a managed care plan.

Start with: County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) for Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ FamilyCare is an entitlement program; long-term services through MLTSS need a clinical assessment.

Medicaid eligibility is decided as part of the waiver.

Steps

1. Apply for NJ FamilyCare online or, for aged, blind and disabled Medicaid, at your County Social Service Agency
2. If you need long-term services, contact your county ADRC to ask for an MLTSS assessment
3. Choose a NJ FamilyCare managed care health plan
4. Work with your plan care manager on a plan of care

Have these ready

• Social Security number
• Proof of income and assets
• Doctor's name and phone
• List of daily tasks you need help with

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find yours.

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Adults 21 and older with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are eligible for DDD and Medicaid and live in an unlicensed setting such as a family home; ICF/IID level of care is not required.

Start with: NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities Community Services Office for your county · Website (opens in a new tab)

DDD says there is no waiting list for the Supports Program.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Gather the documents on the DDD Application Checklist
2. Fill out the DDD Application for Determination of Eligibility (you must be 18 or older; you or your guardian must sign)
3. Send it to DDD; a decision can take up to 60 days
4. Get and keep Medicaid, which DDD requires
5. Complete the NJ Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT) and choose a support coordination agency

Have these ready

• Proof of a developmental disability that began before age 22
• Proof of New Jersey residence
• Social Security card
• Medicaid card or SSI award letter
• Guardianship papers if you have a guardian

Apply or start here (opens in a new tab) · About this program (opens in a new tab) · Providers in the Atlas