Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Providers

Medicaid Related Assistance

Developmental Disabilities

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What would you like to do?

What you need to know

This page helps you provide important services to Medicaid HCBS DD Waiver participants. Be sure to also use the main Provider page, the Training page, and the Resources page.

You are also responsible to know information from Medicaid Provider Bulletins and DD Provider Bulletins.

Sections on this page

Information for All DD Providers

The following sections are applicable to both Agency and Independent Providers.

DD Policy Manual

The DD Policy Manual outlines requirements and procedures for Medicaid Home and Community-Based (HCBS) Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver services. The policy manual is intended to help DD providers deliver quality habilitative services and supports, and help ensure the health and safety of those served. All providers of DD services must comply with this manual.

DD Policy Manual

DD Provider Authorizations and Billing for Appendix K 2022

DDD held an information meeting for DD providers about 2022 Appendix K payments April 20, 2022.

DD Rate Reform

DDD is working to improve the rate structure for Nebraska's Medicaid HCBS DD Waivers to ensure appropriate reimbursement for DD services. Information is on our rate reform page.

DD Services General Guides

Habilitation Program Overview - Guide to write habilitation programs. This is a companion to training.
Transportation Q&A - When and how to bill for transportation.

Functional Behavioral Assessments and Safety Plans

Functional Behavioral Assessments & Behavior Support Plans - The process to help participants with target behaviors.
Functional Behavioral Assessment Template - Expectations for a participant's FBA. This meets requirements listed in the Behavioral Health Service Definitions for Heritage Health.
Safety Plan Template - A fillable form.
Safety Plan Example - An example of the safety plan form.

Supported Employment Comprehensive Study

The Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities is doing a study of supported employment outcomes and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This comprehensive study on supported employment for Nebraskans with IDD includes a strong emphasis on documenting outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and how increasing supported employment can help address the direct service workforce shortage and the increasingly urgent workforce needs of all employers in Nebraska.

An informative meeting was held for providers Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

DD Rates and Fee Schedules

DD Service Fee Schedules list rates for Medicaid HCBS Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver services. Only one fee schedule is effective at a time. Start and end dates are on each schedule.

Name	Fee Schedule	Effective Date
DD Fee Schedule 03.01.2022	Home & Community Based Services	3/1/2022
DD Fee Schedule 01.01.2022	Home & Community Based Services	1/1/2022
DD Fee Schedule 10.01.2021	Home & Community Based Services	10/1/2021
DD Fee Schedule 07.01.2021	Home & Community Based Services	7/1/2021
DD Fee Schedule 01.01.2021	Home & Community Based Services	1/1/2021
DD Fee Schedule 09.07.2020	Home & Community Based Services	9/7/2020
DD Fee Schedule 02.01.2020	Home & Community Based Services	2/1/2020
DD Fee Schedule 10.01.2019	Home & Community Based Services	10/1/2019

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DD Agency Provider Information

Alternative Compliance

A DD agency provider must request alternative compliance to provide services differently than what is outlined in regulations.

Regulations and Waivers page
Policy Manual - Alternative compliance process explained in Ch 7, 7.1, N.

Cost Reports

Cost Allocation Guidelines - Guidelines for agency providers.
Cost Report Instructions - How to complete and submit.
Cost Report Form - Form to complete for DDD.
Cost Report Validation Tool - Must be completed with form.

Medication Administration Records

Medication Administration Record (MAR) Guidance - Expectations for using MARs in Therap.

Provider Meetings with DDD

2021

2020

4th Quarter 2020 PowerPoint
3rd Quarter 2020 PowerPoint
2nd Quarter 2020 no meeting was held, as DDD held bi-weekly COVID-19 calls.
1st Quarter 2020 PowerPoint

2019

2018

Public Health Certified Provider Resources

The DHHS-Public Health page for DD Certified Provider Resources includes resources such as:

Renewal Application
Provider Contact Points with DHHS

Specialized Add-On Services

MLTC and DDD held presentations January 2022 for DD Agency Providers about specialized add-on services.

DD Independent Provider Information

DHHS Processes for Independent Providers

DHHS Secure Mail User Guide - How to send secure emails. Any emails with confidential information must be sent securely.

How to Become an Independent Provider for DD Services - Explains developmental disability services, provider qualifications and how to become an independent provider.
Independent Provider Adding Services - Process for current DD providers - How an independent provider adds a new service through Maximus.

Habilitative Program Writing

Live online training for independent providers on how to write Habilitation Programs.

Session information is on the DDD homepage, on the calendar.
Slides for Habilitation Training - Viewing slides should not replace attending training.

Therap Resources Specific to Independent Providers

Therap FAQs for Independent Providers - Therap answers your questions about service authorizations, billing, attendance and programs.
Therap's Nebraska Independent Provider page - This page includes much information, including training events organized by DDD Provider Relations.

Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Providers

What would you like to do?

What would you like to do?

What you need to know

What you need to know

Information for All DD Providers

DD Policy Manual

DD Provider Authorizations and Billing for Appendix K 2022

DD Rate Reform

DD Services General Guides

Functional Behavioral Assessments and Safety Plans

Supported Employment Comprehensive Study

DD Rates and Fee Schedules

DD Agency Provider Information

Alternative Compliance

Cost Reports

Medication Administration Records

Provider Meetings with DDD

Public Health Certified Provider Resources

Specialized Add-On Services

DD Independent Provider Information

DHHS Processes for Independent Providers

Habilitative Program Writing

Therap Resources Specific to Independent Providers

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What would you like to do?

What would you like to do?

What you need to know

What you need to know

Information for All DD Providers

DD Rates and Fee Schedules

DD Agency Provider Information

DD Independent Provider Information

More

Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Providers