Author Archives: Billie Jo David

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 ›

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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 ›

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Summit DD Plans for Evolution of Developmental Disability System

Ohio’s system of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is entering a new period in its evolution.  The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) and the County Board system as we know it, are preparing for change to comply with new federal Medicaid Rules and changes funded in the Governor’s historic budget.  The expectation is that there be an even greater focus towards inclusion and community involvement for all persons served.  Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board (Summit DD) is building on a rich history of support and involvement from the community to increase access to integrated, community-based services that connect individuals to full, equitable lives that achieve their personal vision of health, happiness and success. Read More ›

A Message from the Superintendent: Our Journey Continues

For those who have been a part of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities for any length of time, you know that the system has been ever changing.  From the early days of institutionalization and isolation from the community to neighborhood housing and community employment, the lives individuals are living and the systems that support them have come a long way.  Like all things, however, the journey never ends, and the opportunities to be even better are always present. Read More ›

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