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Webinar- The 2020 Changes in Medicare Drug Benefits for People Who Have Both Medicaid and Medicare (The Dual Eligibles) - November 14, 2019
2019/20 Flu Information: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) current flu information.
Medicaid and Private Health Insurance / for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)- Revised 2019
The Revised Family Crisis Handbook: A Mental Health, Stabilization, and Wellness Toolkit is now available online, at no cost. This is an extremely valuable resource for individuals with disabilities who have a dual diagnosis, their families, and professional caregivers: The Revised Family Crisis Handbook
NJTV highlighted a four-part series that dives into the complexities and challenges for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Please click below to watch these important videos in this series to learn more.
- Series # 1 - Dementia in Down syndrome adults causing caregiver crisis
- Series # 2 - Is NJ prepared for more developmentally disabled adults living into their senior years?
- Series # 3 - Is legal guardianship necessary for adults with developmental disabilities?
- Series # 4 - NJ’s most vulnerable residents: Understanding the challenges of a dual diagnosis
Healthy Times Newsletter 2018-19 Including: Update on New Jersey's Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), Transition of Health Care - Building a Bridge from Pediatrics to Adulthood, Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: New Support Group for Families & Caregivers, A Personal Perspective on Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease, Youtube Video from the National Down Syndrome Society, How to Continue a Parent's Health Insurance when a Child with I/DD is Approaching Age 26, "What is a Non-DAC?" Factsheet Update, Social Security Administration Issues a SCAM ALERT and The Arc of New Jersey's 30th Annual Conference on Medical Care, May 31, 2019 - Save the Date)
Important information for the new year - Beware of Scammers Pretending to be Social Security
Webinar Recording & Fact Sheets - SSI and Medicaid for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Webinar Recording & Fact Sheets - 2019 Medicare Part D Changes for Persons Who Have Both Medicare and Medicaid (The Dual Eligibles)
"Persons with I/DD Growing Old: Understanding and Supporting Age-Related Health Changes" Webinar, presented by The Family Institute on December 12, 2018.
Important Information for persons with I/DD who receive SSI or SSDI
Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019
New Jersey Launches NJ ABLE Accounts to Help Individuals with Disabilities Save for Expenses: Read More
Need to find a physician that makes home visits? American Academy of Home Care Medicine Provider Listing!
New Medicare cards: Everything You Need To Know
Accessing DDD Services at age 21- Steps to follow when requesting DDD services at 21. Fact Sheet.
How to continue a parent's private health insurance when a child with I/DD is approaching age 26 - Fact Sheet

Frequently Requested Fact Sheets & Forms

Resources and Information:

Dual Diagnosis Resources

Family Crisis Handbook, Emergency Quick Reference Guide
Dual-EligiblesIndividuals who have both Medicaid & Medicare, see our brand new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on dual eligibles with I/DD - persons who receive both Medicaid and Medicare. Our FAQs are separated into three sections; general Information, Prescription medications and special needs plans (D-SNPs), 2019 Medicare Part D Changes for Dual Eligibles Webinar
Fact Sheets & Flyers

Non-DAC Fact Sheet, Dual Eligibles FAQ Fact Sheets, Accessing DDD Services at 21 Fact Sheet, Medicaid Eligibility Form, Medicaid Problem Form, DAC Flyer, Healthmeet Flu Flyer, SSI & Continues Medicaid Eligibility Flyer
Health Promotion & News Articles

Public health related promotions and newsarticles
Healthy Times Newsletter

Review current and past newsletters
Health & Wellness Material

Let's Talk About Health, a comprehensive & educational program with materials that address health care issues of people with developmental disabilities including Cancer screening information, Diabetes material and order form for the CD or booklet and The Arc of NJ's Women's Health Project.
Medicaid Resources

Medicaid Eligibility Form, Medicaid Problem Form, clarification on the PPP program and a parent/guardian being employed to provide the PPP services, Information on NJ Medicaid, Applying for ABD Medicaid as a Disabled Adult Child (DAC), Medicaid-Covered Transportation More Than 20 Miles from Home, Medicaid Coverage for "Thick It"
Medicare Resources

2019 Medicare Part D Changes for Dual Eligibles Webinar, Medicare Part D Drug Plan for Dual Eligibles, Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans in New Jersey, Medicare's Quality Care Finder
Previous Annual Conferences

Our conference focuses on providing current, up-to-date healthcare information on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Problem/Order Forms & Health Forms

Medicaid Eligibility Problem Form, Medicaid Problem Form, Adult Personal Health Record form, English & Spanish, Diabetes Booklet and/or Educational Film, Women's Health Project DVD or workbook
Social Security Resources

Fact Sheets, Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Reporting Responsibilities, Applying for SSI & Medicaid, SSA 2017 Fact Sheets, SSI 2017 NJ Payment Rate Chart, and more.
Webinars

Access current and archived webinars

Healthy Times Winter 2018/2019

Inside this edition:

Update on New Jersey's Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Transition of Health Care - Building a Bridge from Pediatrics to Adulthood
Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease: New Support Group for Families & Caregivers
A Personal Perspective on Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease
Youtube Video from the National Down Syndrome Society
How to Continue a Parent's Health Insurance when a Child with I/DD is Approaching Age 26
"What is a Non-DAC?" Factsheet Update
Social Security Administration Issues a SCAM ALERT
The Arc of New Jersey's 30th Annual Conference on Medical Care, May 31, 2019 - Save the Date!

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