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 ›
Category Archives: FAQs
Eligibility and Redetermination FAQs
Where do I start?
Your journey with Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, or Summit DD, begins with our Intake and Eligibility department. Eligibility criteria is governed by Ohio Revised Code, but our knowledgeable staff are here to help. Whether you are looking for services for your child, a family member or supports for yourself, we are here to assist you through the eligibility determination process. Read More ›
What You Need to Know About The ABLE Act 2014
In December 2014, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the ABLE Act of 2014 (Achieving a Better Life Experience). Modeled after 529 college savings plans, the ABLE Act allows people with disabilities to open tax-free savings accounts without losing government benefits.
So long as the funds are used for qualified expenses such as Read More ›
How Does Summit DD comply with HIPAA?
What is HIPAA?
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is meant to protect the security and confidentiality of your health information. The privacy rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities, like Summit DD, and gives people an array of rights with respect to their information. At the same time, it is balanced so that it permits the disclosure of personal health information needed for a person’s care and other important purposes. Read More ›
