Summit DD’s Board approved its 2016 – 2018 Long Range Plan, outlining the Agency’s Mission, Vision and key goals for the future. The 2016 -2018 Long Range Plan reflects the Agency’s journey forward and its changing role as a connector of services and supports rather than a direct service provider. The plan emphasizes community connections, person-centered planning, and quality services. Read More ›
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What is a Budget for Services?
Summit DD Service and Support Administrator’s, or SSAs, coordinate services using a person-centered approach and work with each person to develop an individual budget for services that meet their needs and fit their budget. Most adults supported by Summit DD are funded through a Federal Medicaid Waiver. In these cases Medicaid pays approximately 60% of the costs for services and Summit DD (through local levy dollars) pays 40% of the costs for services. If an individual does not qualify for Medicaid, services are paid for using local levy dollars. Read More ›
CMS and DODD reach agreement about Conflict of Interest
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) announced on June 23 that the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) has accepted the state’s plan of compliance regarding Conflict Free Case Management, giving County Boards until 2024 to come into compliance. Read More ›