Community Care Program for the Elderly and Disabled (CCPED), Medicaid Waiver Program
 
Contact Information
Office of Community Programs
609-943-4060
e-mail

Division of Aging and Community Services
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 807
Trenton, NJ 08625
Web site
 
Hours of Service
Varies
 
How to Apply

NJ EASE (Easy Access Single Entry)
1-877-222-3737
 

 
Parent Organization
Department of Health and Senior Services
Division of Aging and Community Services
P.O. Box 807
Trenton, NJ 08625-0807
Web site
 
Program Description
The CCPED Medicaid waiver program provides services in an individual's home rather than in a nursing facility or institution.  Eight services are available under CCPED: care management, home health services, homemaker, adult day health, non-emergency medical transportation, respite care, social day care and prescription drugs.  All CCPED participants must enroll in Medicare Part D or have other prescription coverage.
 
Fees
No fee for qualified individuals
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:
Individuals must be determined clinically eligible for nursing home level of care.
Individuals must be 65 or over; or between 21 and 64 and determined disabled by SSA or the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, Disability Review Section and be eligible for Medicare or have other health insurance.
They cannot be eligible for Medicaid or enrolled in other Medicaid waivers.
 
Income Requirements:
Medicaid Only - Institutional Level - Gross monthly income above SSI, and up to $1,869, but with resources less than $2,000 (individual) or $3,000 (couple).
 
Areas Served
All 21 counties
 
Language Translation Services
County Specific
 
Program Web Site Address
http://www.nj.gov/health/senior/ccpedfac.shtml