IN 04/24/2025 COMMUNICATION:
- New look for DDD Communications in May!
- SODC Transition Fairs
- EVV Compliance Training
- Medicaid Awareness Month
- FY25 DDD SEP Revalidation
- Other Resources
NEW LOOK FOR DDD COMMUNICATIONS IN MAY!
Effective May 5th, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) will begin to send the weekly email communication through Constant Contact. Please note that if you are already subscribed to receive regular communications, you will stay subscribed and continue to receive DDD communications. Please add email address dhs.dddcomments@illinoisdhsddd.ccsend.com to your address book so you remain connected to DDD Communication.
For the first two weeks, you will receive a communication both through Lyris/ListServ and Constant Contact to ensure everyone has obtained access to the new version. The week of May 12th and going forward, only Constant Contact will be used for DDD Communication.
The DDD Communication email subject line will read "[External] [MARKETING] Division of Developmental Disabilities." This subject line will be the same each week.
Sometimes (due to your organization's security settings) the images in the email will need to be downloaded before they will be displayed. Downloading these images is not required to see the text written in the communication.
Please email DHS.DDDComments@illinois.gov with questions.
SODC TRANSITION FAIRS
The State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) continue to host transition fairs for residents and family/guardians to help educate all regarding options for where individuals might want to receive services.
Transition fairs for Spring 2025 are from 9am-12pm Central Time on the dates listed below:
- Murray Developmental Center - 05/02/2025 (back-up date 05/16/2025)
- Kiley Developmental center - 05/09/2025 (back-up date 05/25/2025)
- Shapiro Developmental Center - 05/22/2025 (back-up date 05/30/2025)
- Fox Developmental Center - 05/29/2025 (back-up date 06/06/2025)
Additional transition resource: Family Transition Project | Arc of Illinois Disability Assistance & Programs.
EVV COMPLIANCE TRAINING
The ARC of Illinois will be hosting a joint EVV Compliance Training webinar, presented by DDD and ACCES$ on May 7th, 2025 from 1pm-2:30pm. This training is focused on EVV compliance requirements for home-based families as expressed in the recently updated EVV Manual. Self Direction Assistants are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Registration can be completed here: EVV Zoom Link
MEDICAID AWARENESS MONTH - APRIL 2025
Join the State of IL in celebrating this major Medicaid milestone! Medicaid Awareness Month became federally recognized 4/2017. Since the birth of the Medicaid program in 1965, it has grown to cover more than 3.4 million Illinoisans, approximately 25% of the state's population, including 1.4 million children.
Learn more about Medicare and Medicaid programs (and their differences) here: What's the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? | HHS.gov
FY25 DDD SEP REVALIDATION - 5TH NOTICE
Since Fiscal Year 22 (FY22), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has conducted an annual Revalidation of all active authorizations for the DDD Supported Employment Program (SEP).
Active authorizations are those that were Revalidated in FY24 and any New/Initial DDD SEP authorizations approved from 7/1/24 through 3/31/25.
New/Initial authorizations approved on or after 4/1/25 are not subject to FY25 Revalidation and will carry over to FY26.
FY25 DDD SEP Revalidation will occur from April 1st, 2025, through end of business May 2nd, 2025.
Guidelines can be found on the DDD Employment webpage.
Direct Link to FY25 DDD SEP Revalidation Guidelines
OTHER RESOURCES
WISE Webinars - The Illinois Assistive Technology Program Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (IATP-WIPA) brings you the Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE). WISE webinars can help you and your family members learn about the Ticket to Work Program and Social Security work incentives. Use this WISE Zoom Link for all webinars. Upcoming 2025 Dates: April 30 at 6:00 pm; May 13 at 10 am; May 22 at 6:00 pm (Central Time).
April is Financial Literacy Month in Illinois! - This week we are highlighting the ABLE National Resource Center. Learn all about the National Resource Center and their resources regarding the Achieving a Better Life Experience programs. The Treasurer's Office team wants to make sure teachers, children, young adults, parents, and seniors are aware of a wide variety of free financial education resources available. Visit the Financial Literacy Month page to learn more.
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