Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Providers

When a DD provider opens a new residential service setting, the provider must complete a self-assessment at least 15 business days before opening. Residential settings include group homes, host homes, and shared living homes. 

When a DD provider opens a new non-residential site, the provider must notify DDD Provider Relations at DHHS.DDProviderRelations@nebraska.gov so an assessment can be completed at least 15 business days before opening. Non-residential settings include workshops, hubs, enclaves, and other locations where day services occur.

For more information on the plan for home and community-based services, visit the Final Settings Rule page.

Trainings

In early 2023, DDD provided training on Self-Assessment Tips and Tricks.

• Self-Assessment Tips & Tricks Presentation

In November 2022, DDD provided training for DD agency providers. Topics included how the Final Settings Rule applies to providers, self-assessment requirements, and on-site assessment.

• STP slides
  
• STP Presentation recording - recorded November 10, 2022 
  

DDD and Liberty have created a Human Legal Rights Advisory Committee (HLRAC) that helps protect the rights of people receiving DD Waiver services, promotes best practices for provider committees, and adds a quality outcome focus. The HLRAC reviews cases, makes recommendations, and shares information with the providers and teams to achieve individually defined quality-of-life outcomes.

• HLRAC flyer - A quick overview.
• HLRAC Stakeholder Training - An overview of human and legal rights, rights for participants of DD Waiver services, rights restrictions, and rights review committees, as well as an introduction to the newly implemented Human and Legal Rights Advisory Committee (HLRAC). 

• HLRAC Stakeholder slides
• HLRAC Stakeholder presentation recording - Recorded February 2024
• HLRAC Provider Training - February 2024 - For DD Agency Providers. Includes the necessary information to be submitted to agency HLRCs in accordance with DDD policies and regulations; the new agency provider Therap reporting requirements for HLRC information; and an overview of the HLRAC role and functions and the referral process. 
  
• Flyer for HLRAC Provider Training 
• HLRAC Provider slides
• HLRAC Provider presentation recording - Recorded February 2024​

As of March 15, 2024, DD agency providers are required to enter their HLRC information in Therap. 

• DD Provider Bulletin 24-02: Agency Human and Legal Rights Committee (HLRC) Requirements - issued 3/5/24
• Agency Provider HLRC Requirements Guide - effective 3/15/24​