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| Documents Provided by New Jersey |
| Background |
| ADRC Name |
Aging and Disability Resource Connection |
| ADRC Web site |
http://web.doh.state.nj.us/adrcnj/ |
| Lead Agency |
New Jersey Department of Human Services |
| Year of Federal Grant Award (If Applicable) |
2003 |
| State Contact |
Nancy Field
ADRC Program Director
NJ Dept of Human Services, Division of Aging Services
(609) 943-3450
nancy.field@doh.state.nj.us |
| State Contact (2) |
Lou Ortiz
ADRC Assistant Program Director
NJ Dept of Human Services, Division of Aging Services
Lou.Ortiz@doh.state.nj.us |
| Program Sites |
| Atlantic County (Northfield) |
Marilu Gagnon, Director, Atlantic County, (609) 645-7700 or gagnon_marilu@aclink.org |
| Warren County (Belvidere) |
Susan Lennon, Executive Director, Warren County, (908) 475-6591 or slennon@co.warren.nj.us |
| Bergen County
(Hackensack) |
Lorraine Joewono, Executive Director,Bergen County (201) 336-7400 or ljoewonon@co.bergen.nj.us |
| Camden County
(West Collingswood) |
Maureen Bergeron, Executive Director, Camden County, (856) 858-3220 or maureenb@camdencounty.com |
| Hunterdon County
(Flemington) |
Mary Ann Rodenberger, Executive Director, Hunterdon County (908) 788-1361 or mrodenberger@co.hunterdon.nj.us |
| Mercer County
(Trenton) |
Eileen E. Doremus, Executive Director, Mercer County (609) 989-6661 or edoremus@mercercounty.org |
| Morris County
(Morristown) |
Theresa Davis, Executive Director, Morris County (973) 285-6848 or divaging@aol.com |
| Burlington County
(Mount Holly) |
Jeanne Borkowski, Executive Director, Burlington County
(609)-265-5069 or jborkowski@co.burlington.nj.us |
| Program Design |
| Overall Model |
New Jersey now has Aging & Disability Resource Centers in every county in the state. The ADRCs provide a minimum of information and assistance and the Screen for Community Services. The State's Offices of Community Choice Options conducts comprehensive care needs assessment for Medicaid-eligible and those within 180 days of eligibility. |
| Target Populations |
Persons age 60+ and adults with physical disabilities |
| Streamlining Access Plans |
The Department of Health and Senior Services is working with the state Medicaid agency to redesign the eligibility process. The state Medicaid agency has already drafted a revised eligibility application and produced a Consumer Checklist of Supportive Documentation. The ADRC Sites work closely with their Medicaid eligibility units to expedite the financial eligibility process for consumers. New Jersey plans to create a web-based community resource center through Harmony Information Systems. |
| Program Expansion and Sustainability |
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| Options Counseling |
New Jersey has developed a written handbook for options counselors and is using two new tools to assist individuals and caregivers in making informed decisions. |
| Care Transitions |
Two ADRCs are partnering with local area hospitals to provide care transition services. ADRCs are very active working with Money Follows the Person and are assiting in a variety of activities. |
| Evaluation and Quality Improvement |
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