Healthcare

Understanding the unique needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals is critical to accurate diagnosis and treatment. Improving healthcare for deaf and hard of hearing individuals begins with creating an accessible environment. By adopting best practices and embracing effective communication strategies, healthcare providers can improve outcomes. Health care providers can ensure that all patients receive the comprehensive care they deserve, by prioritizing accessibility practices.  

DDHH’s Guidance for Hospitals & Health Care Providers is available to download here: EnglishDDHH’s Guidance for Hospitals & Health Care Providers/SpanishDDHH’s Guidance for Hospitals & Health Care Providers 

Did you know that Medicaid providers are federally obligated to provide communication access services through New Jersey Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)? If you are a New Jersey Medicaid recipient, free interpreting services may be available. To assist in navigating the process of requesting communication access for medical appointments, DDHH’s New Jersey Medicaid Guide for Requesting Communication Access is available to download here: EnglishDDHH’s New Jersey Medicaid Guide for Requesting Communication Access/SpanishDDHH’s New Jersey Medicaid Guide for Requesting Communication Access

For more information and additional resources, please contact DDHH at (609) 588-2648 or DDHH.communications2@dhs.nj.gov.