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DIVISION OF DISABILITY DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICESSERVICES

Who Do We Serve? People of ALL ages, with ANY disability, seeking information and referral or assistance negotiating the human services system.

Individuals with adult onset disabilities (Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis, Stroke, etc.) for whom there is no state government agency who serve them.

Professionals, advocates, legislators, family members and friends of individuals with disabilities.

DIVISION OF DISABILITY DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICESSERVICESWilliam A. B. Ditto

Director

Cynthia MappProgram Manager

CES GrantNJ WorkAbility

DIVISION OF DISABILITY DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICESSERVICES Major Responsibilities

Information & Referral Services

Certified I & R Specialists

Traumatic Brain Injury FundBrain Injury Related Services & Supports

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) WaiverAdditional Brain Injury Related Services

AIDS Community Care Alternatives Program (ACCAP) Waiver

DIVISION OF DISABILITY DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICESSERVICES Major Responsibilities

Community Resources for People with Disabilities (CRPD) Waiver

Individuals meeting specific clinical criteria

Medicaid Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Services

CES GrantMedicaid Buy In Program/ NJ WorkAbility

DIVISION OF DISABILITY DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICESSERVICES Major ResponsibilitiesPersonal Assistance Services Program

(PASP)

Personal Preference: New Jersey Cash & Counseling Program

Disability Health & Wellness Initiatives

DIVISION OF DISABILITY DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICESSERVICES Major Responsibilities

New Jersey Modular Ramps Project

New Jersey Housing Resource CenterInformation on accessible & affordable housing

NJ WorkAbility ProgramNJ WorkAbility Program Setting the StageSetting the Stage

New Jersey UnemploymentNew Jersey Unemployment(2000 Census)(2000 Census)

New Jersey total - 222,200 U.S. average - 145,820 U.S. average among people with disabilities - 70%

NJWorkAbility ProgramNJWorkAbility ProgramSetting the StageSetting the Stage

• Governor & Legislature Appropriate $750,000 in state funds for SFY ‘01 (6/2000 - 6/2001). Federal Title XIX Match was $750,000. State Legislation Enacted (A-2606/S-1474) on 9/11/2000 and becomes Public Law 2000, Chapter 16 Department of Human Services convenes work group of consumers, providers, state agencies, advocates and Medicaid officials to determine eligibility guidelines and policy New Jersey receives Medicaid Infrastructure Grant from Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

• NJWorkAbility is a joint project with DDS & DMAHS

Eligibility RequirementsEligibility Requirements

AgeAge Ages 16 through 64

Employment StatusEmployment Status Must be currently employed full or part time or be self employed

Disability InformationDisability Information Must be determined to have a permanent disability by Social Security or Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) Disability Review Team

Income GuidelinesIncome Guidelines(as of 2/09)(as of 2/09)

Earned IncomeEarned Income250% FPL (Federal Poverty Level)

Individual Coverage$ 54,948 per year or $ 4,579 per month

Couples (Both Eligible)$ 73,644 per year or $ 6,137 per month

Income GuidelinesIncome Guidelines(as of 2/09)(as of 2/09)

Unearned IncomeUnearned Income100% of Federal Poverty Level

$ 903 per monthor

$ 1,215 per month for eligible couples

Income GuidelinesIncome Guidelines

Disregarded IncomeDisregarded Income

Social Security Disability Benefits received by an individual on their own account are disregarded

Railroad Retirement System Benefits received by an individual on their own account are disregarded

Asset RequirementsAsset Requirements

Individuals must have less than $20,000

Married couples must have less than $30,000

Assets not included:

IRA/401K account funds Value of home

Value of vehicle

New Jersey Medicaid CoverageNew Jersey Medicaid CoverageServices include but are not limited

to:DoctorDentistHospitalPersonal Care Assistant

ServicesPodiatryLaboratory ServicesOut Patient Psychology

ServiceHome Health CareMedical TransportationSurgery Medical Supplies

Nursing FacilityOccupational TherapyPrescription Drugs PsychiatryDurable Medical

EquipmentEye GlassesHearing AidesDenturesSpeech Therapy

DDS ContactsDDS Contacts

Division of Disability ServicesNew Jersey Department of Human

ServicesP.O. Box 700

Trenton, NJ 08625-0700

Telephone 1-888-285-3036Main (609) 292-7800

Fax (609) 292-1233TTY (609) 292-1210

How does it work?How does it work?

Initial screening through DDS

1-888-285-3036 or

TO APPLYGo to your County Board of Social Services

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