11377 Robinwood Dr. Ste C
6602 Church Hill Rd, Ste 300
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We provide Targeted Case Management to individuals with developmental disabilities. This is also referred to as Resource Coordination or Coordination of Community Services*. If you have a developmental disability, we will work with you to develop a plan that suits your needs. Once your eligibility is determined and you have a plan, we will help you navigate the system to access Home and Community-based Services such as:
Our services include:
We recognize that there is a need for specialized care for the people we serve and it is our priority to ensure that there is continuity in services from school through adulthood..
If someone you care about has been diagnosed with a developmental disability, you may be concerned about how to plan for the future and who will guide you through the process. The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration funds a system of services to provide people with developmental disabilities and their families guidance and support. Please apply for services as soon as you are aware of a significant disability. Eligibility can be delayed because it is difficult to predict how a child will continue to develop, and what milestones children might reach as they grow. However, applying as soon as possible, allows the DDA to be aware of your child’s needs, and if approved, you will have a case manager (CCS) for a partner as your child develops. The application is on the website for Maryland DDA. When you send in the application, please include copies of any assessments and IEPs from their school. If you need help with the application, please contact our Information and Resources team.
For assistance in applying for benefits: Information and Resources: (insert link to I&R page)
Insert Hyperlink : To apply for DDA click here : https://dda.health.maryland.gov
Optimal Health Care would be honored to work with you and your family as your Community Coordination agency.
If you would like to work with us, please indicate this on the Choice Form. You can also call the DDA office to make your choice.
Your Coordinator of Community Services or CCS will help you locate the services you qualify for, and assist you in the application for those agencies. Services being provided are determined by eligibility and need. Some of the services provided by DDA funding are as follows:
Coordinators of Community Services (CCS) assist eligible individuals and their families in developing plans and finding the services to fulfill them. Your CCS is a partner, a navigator you can rely on to listen carefully to your concerns and dreams, be responsive to your requests and find the answers you need. With the assistance of your CCS, you will be able to identify your goals, create a plan that works for you, and access services or activities that make sense for you and the lifestyle you choose.
We partner with DDA to better serve you and your loved ones.
One of the most important times in a young person’s life is the transition from school to adult services. The types of services offered are very different, and the eligibility and timeline for adult services are structured differently than school.
Your CCS will assist you and the IEP team in planning and applying for the services needed after graduation. This process starts early in high school, and requires planning and follow up from the student and their family. In order to be eligible for TY services in Maryland, the following criteria must be met:
OHC can walk you through the DDA system
As your student is getting ready to graduate from school –
AGE 19
AGE 20
By June : DDA LETTER to you with SERVICE START DATE
DAY SERVICES START!!!
There are many details in determining the right services for you and your family. Your Coordinator of Community Services (CCS) is your partner, advocate and guide while you get through this process. The CCS will continue to meet with you at regular intervals, provide the information you need, and be your “go to” for information, ideas and support.
At Optimal Health Care, we understand that each person has different hopes, dreams and goals. We believe in a team approach that includes everyone’s best ideas and helps people with disabilities enjoy lives of their own design, full of experiences they have chosen.
We sincerely hope you will choose Optimal Health Care as your DDA Community Coordination provider, and allow us to serve you. The future awaits!
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People with disabilities can choose who they live with, how they spend their day, participate in the community in ways they choose, and spend time with people important to them. Self-direction gives waiver participants and families greater control over the services they receive, how they receive them, and who provides them. At the same time, people who self-direct must be willing to take on the responsibility of managing their services.
Your CCS will assist you in choosing your services and also connect you to a Support Broker and a Fiscal Management Service to support you.
Self-Directed Support Services also include:
Transition Coordination Services are provided for people actively transitioning from an institution to the community, including people residing in a State Residential Center (SRC) that do not attend an off-campus day program, people in nursing facilities, and people in the Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Programs.
“Forensic” means related to, or associated with, legal issues. Forensic services provide assessment and treatment of people with a I/DD and a history of criminal offending or those who are at risk of offending. Forensic services aim to support the person with living a successful life in their community and reduce the risk for relapse of offenders with I/DD and other complex co-occurring needs.
Court orders must be followed in order to facilitate their transition from a facility to community-based programming.
The CCS is –
Person-Centered Plans for individuals who
have forensic involvement.
Funding designed to improve an individual or family’s quality of life, increase or maintain independence, and participate in their communities. The LISS program uses an automated system called the Random Selection Process to select individuals who may be eligible for funding, granting up to $2000 for services and items to address their needs. The DDA distributes LISS funding twice during the fiscal year with applications accepted during Round 1 and Round 2.
We’ll be happy to accommodate your wishes. If you need further information, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Monday-Friday
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
301 790 4962
11377 Robinwood Dr., Ste C
Hagerstown, MD 21742
6602 Church Hill rd., Ste 300
Chestertown, MD 21620
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