NJ WorkAbility

NJ WorkAbility Health Coverage that works with you

DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES Who Do We Serve?
People of ALL ages, with ANY disability, seeking information and referral or assistance negotiating the human services system.
Individuals with adult onset disabilities (Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Arthritis, Stroke, etc.) for whom there is no state government agency who serve them.
Professionals, advocates, legislators, family members and friends of individuals with disabilities.

DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES
William A. B. Ditto
Director
Cynthia Mapp
Program Manager
CES Grant
NJ WorkAbility

DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES Major Responsibilities
Information & Referral Services
Certified I & R Specialists
Traumatic Brain Injury Fund
Brain Injury Related Services & Supports
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver
Additional Brain Injury Related Services
AIDS Community Care Alternatives Program (ACCAP) Waiver

Community Resources for People with Disabilities (CRPD) Waiver
Individuals meeting specific clinical criteria
Medicaid Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Services
CES Grant
Medicaid Buy In Program/ NJ WorkAbility

Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP)
Personal Preference: New Jersey Cash & Counseling Program
Disability Health & Wellness Initiatives

New Jersey Modular Ramps Project
New Jersey Housing Resource Center
Information on accessible & affordable housing

NJ WorkAbility Program Setting the Stage
New Jersey Unemployment
(2000 Census)
New Jersey total - 222,200
U.S. average - 145,820
U.S. average among people with
disabilities - 70%

NJWorkAbility Program
Setting the Stage
Governor & Legislature Appropriate $750,000 in state funds
for SFY ‘01 (6/2000 - 6/2001). Federal Title XIX Match was
$750,000. State Legislation Enacted (A-2606/S-1474) on
9/11/2000 and becomes Public Law 2000, Chapter 16
Department of Human Services convenes work group of
consumers, providers, state agencies, advocates and
Medicaid officials to determine eligibility guidelines and
policy
New Jersey receives Medicaid Infrastructure Grant from
Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
NJWorkAbility is a joint project with DDS & DMAHS

Eligibility Requirements
Age
Ages 16 through 64
Employment Status
Must be currently employed full or part time or be self employed
Disability Information
Must be determined to have a permanent disability by Social Security or Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) Disability Review Team

Income Guidelines (as of 2/09)
Earned Income
250% FPL (Federal Poverty Level)
Individual Coverage
$ 54,948 per year or $ 4,579 per month
Couples (Both Eligible)
$ 73,644 per year or $ 6,137 per month

Income Guidelines (as of 2/09)
Unearned Income
100% of Federal Poverty Level
$ 903 per month
or
$ 1,215 per month
for eligible couples

Income Guidelines
Disregarded Income
Social Security Disability Benefits received by an individual on their own account are disregarded
Railroad Retirement System Benefits received by an individual on their own account are disregarded

Asset Requirements Individuals must have less than $20,000 Married couples must have less than $30,000 Assets not included: IRA/401K account funds Value of home Value of vehicle

New Jersey Medicaid Coverage Services include but are not limited to:
Doctor
Dentist
Hospital
Personal Care Assistant Services
Podiatry
Laboratory Services
Out Patient Psychology Service
Home Health Care
Medical Transportation
Surgery Medical Supplies
Nursing Facility
Occupational Therapy
Prescription Drugs
Psychiatry
Durable Medical Equipment
Eye Glasses
Hearing Aides
Dentures
Speech Therapy

DDS Contacts
Division of Disability Services
New Jersey Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 700
Trenton, NJ 08625-0700
Telephone 1-888-285-3036
Main (609) 292-7800
Fax (609) 292-1233
TTY (609) 292-1210

How does it work? Initial screening through DDS 1-888-285-3036 or TO APPLY Go to your County Board of Social Services

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