2025 Fiscal Intermediary Transition (PPL to Acumen)

The transition of the Division of Developmental Disabilities' (DDD) Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Self-Direction Model from the current fiscal intermediary (FI), Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), to Acumen Fiscal Agent (Acumen), began in May 2025 and is projected to be completed by September 2025. All individuals currently receiving services paid through PPL have been assigned to Acumen Cohorts (groups), which are being transitioned on a staggered schedule. To stay informed, participants and families, Support Coordinators, and vendors can:

Contact Acumen: If you are not sure of your cohort number, contact Acumen as soon as possible by email at enrollment-nj@acumen2.net or by phone at 833-892-0413 (available 24/7). They will know your cohort number and will be able to guide you on completing your Acumen enrollment.

A Note About the Personal Preference Program (PPP)

The Personal Preference Program (PPP) is a self-directed program administered by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS), not by DDD. The transition from PPL to Acumen does not impact the Personal Preference Program or any services an individual receives through that program. If you have questions about the PPP fiscal intermediary or an individual's PPP services, please contact the individual's Medicaid Managed Care Organization.

 

Transition Communications and Updates

For Everyone

For Support Coordinators

Acumen Transition Update and Q&A Webinars

From June 26 – July 31 (and potentially beyond), Acumen and DDD will host weekly transition update webinars, with Q&A, on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The target audience is support coordinators, supports brokers, vendors, and individuals and families, but anyone may attend. Register at the links below.