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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Information

The Second Delaware DDDS Family Virtual Town Hall

June 6th, 2020

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Delaware DDDS Family Virtual Update on COVID-19

April 18, 2020
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Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDDS) Home and Community-Based 1915(c) Lifespan Waiver Renewal

In accordance with the public notice requirements of 42 CFR 441.304(e) and (f) and Title 29, Chapter 101 of the Delaware Code, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS)/Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) gives notice related to the renewal of the DDDS HCBS Medicaid Waiver authorized under section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act. The purpose of this posting is to provide public notice and elicit public input regarding Delaware's proposed amendment to its current HCBS Waiver that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to create the Lifespan Waiver. The proposed renewal of the DDDS HCBS 1915(c) Lifespan Waiver can be accessed by clicking on the link below.
https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/homeandc.html Summary of DDDS 1915(c) Lifespan Waiver Renewal

Division of Developmental Disabilities Services Presentation to the Joint Finance Committee

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Quick Links

Lifespan Waiver Renewal 7, Amendment 2 (238 pages).

This link is to the complete DDDS Medicaid HCBS Lifespan Waiver 7th renewal, 2nd amendment application that was approved by CMS. The Lifespan Waiver Amendment, which was amendment 1, adds several family support services geared toward individuals with IDD who are living in the family home. Amendment 1 also adds waiver slots to enable individuals who are receiving DDDS day services to enroll in the waiver. Individuals can receive family support services in addition to the day services they are currently receiving. Amendment 2 enabled individuals who enroll in the DDDS Lifespan Waiver and are living in the family home to remain enrolled with a Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) to continue to receive their non-waiver Medicaid benefits.

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Employment

The Division of Developmental Disabilities will help you get prepared for work, find jobs, and succeed in the workplace.

Apply for Services

Individuals, who wish to apply to become eligible for DDDS services, including assistance in navigating the complex federal and state human service systems, can download an application.

Become a Provider of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)

Information for agencies wanting to become an authorized provider for the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

Reporting is Everyone's JOB!

To report an incident of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, financial exploitation, or an individual rights complaint, use the DDDS Incident Reporting System.

Resource Information

A list of web links can be accessed by clicking on the link below.
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The Charting the Lifecourse website can be accessed by clicking the link below.
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(Charting the LifeCourse and LifeCourseTools.com is a project of the University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development, Missouri's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Services (UCEDD)).

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