NJ DDD & Medicaid Navigator
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NJ DDD Education Center
Everything NJ families need to know about DDD
Plain-English answers covering eligibility, Medicaid waivers (SP & CCP), the ISP, transition at 21, Support Coordination, self-direction, your rights, and the acronyms you'll see along the way.
DDD Basics
What the Division of Developmental Disabilities is and how it fits into your child or adult loved one's life.
Applying & Eligibility
How to apply, what documents you need, and what to expect from PDRC.
Medicaid Waivers: SP & CCP
DDD's two main funding programs and how they differ.
Transition: Ages 14–21
The most important window for NJ families: what to do each year so adult services start smoothly.
Support Coordination & ISP
Your Support Coordinator is your main partner inside DDD. The ISP is your plan.
Self-Direction & PPP
Programs that let families direct their own services and, in some cases, hire family caregivers.
Services DDD Funds
Quick map of what DDD pays for. See the NJ DDD Services page for full details on each.
Your Rights
Every person in DDD has legal rights, and so do families.
Housing, Work & Adult Life
How DDD fits with the bigger picture: where your loved one lives and what they do every day.
Glossary of NJ DDD Acronyms
Cheat sheet for the alphabet soup you'll see in letters, ISPs, and meetings.
Common Mistakes Families Make
The things families wish they'd known sooner.
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NJ DDD & Medicaid Navigator is an educational resource for NJ families and does not replace official NJ DDD determinations, legal advice, or medical guidance. Program rules change. Verify current details with your Support Coordinator or NJ DDD.