The Division of Developmental Disabilities Health Home (DD Health Home) was designed in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Social Services, MO HealthNet Division. The DD Health Home is intended for individuals statewide served through the Division of DD, who have a qualifying chronic health condition, or are at higher risk of health issues or destabilization. The DD Health Home provides population health management and assists individuals with meeting their health and wellness goals while also ensuring individuals get the care they need.
- Eligibility
Individuals eligible for Division of DD services and covered by MO HealthNet are eligible to be served by a DD HH if they have a chronic condition of Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability; and have or be at risk of developing one of the following conditions:
- Diabetes;
- Asthma;
- Cardiovascular disease or hypertension;
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD);
- Overweight (Body Mass Index (BMI)>25);
- Dementia;
- Dependent on a ventilator;
- Tobacco use;
- Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder;
- One of the Fatal Five Plus Conditions: Pulmonary Aspiration, Bowel Obstruction, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Seizures, Sepsis, Dehydration;
- Using the Health Risk Screening Tool that identifies potential risk for individuals with a Healthcare Level of 3 or greater.
- Enrollment
The Division has identified approximately 20,000 individuals statewide, both waiver and non-waiver, who are eligible for the DD Health Home program. Auto-enrollment began in June 2024, for DD Health Home services starting July 1, 2024.
Your Individual Journey - Enrollment Letter attachment
The rollout is occurring in phases until April 2025:
First Quarter Auto Assignment for DD Health Home services starting July 1, 2024:
- 5,655 eligible individuals received enrollment letters dated June 14, 2024
- Regional Office Areas: Central, Springfield, and St. Louis.
Second Quarter Auto Assignment for DD Health Home services starting October 1, 2024:
- 6,092 eligible individuals will receive enrollment letters in mid to late September 2024.
- Regional Office Areas: Central, Hannibal, Joplin, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston, Springfield, and St. Louis
Third Quarter Auto Assignment for DD Health Home services starting January 1, 2025:
- An estimated 4,959 eligible individuals will receive enrollment letters in December 2024.
- Regional Office Areas: Joplin, Kansas City, Kirksville, Poplar Bluff, Rolla, Sikeston, and Springfield.
Fourth Quarter Auto Assignment for DD Health Home services starting April 1, 2025:
- An estimated 3,511 eligible individuals will receive enrollment letters in March 2025.
- Regional Office Areas: Albany, Joplin, Kansas City, Rolla, and Springfield.
- Providers by Regional Offices
- Albany Satellite Office: Easter Seals Midwest
- Central Missouri Regional Office: Compass, Easter Seals Midwest, SkillSet
- Hannibal Satellite Office: Compass, Easter Seals Midwest
- Joplin Satellite Office: Compass, Easter Seals Midwest, Supported Living & Employment Services, Inc.
- Kansas City Regional Office: Compass, Easter Seals Midwest, Supported Living & Employment Services, Inc.
- Kirksville Satellite Office: Compass, Easter Seals Midwest
- Poplar Bluff Satellite Office: Easter Seals Midwest, SkillSet
- Rolla Satellite Office: Abilities First, Compass, Easter Seals Midwest, SkillSet
- Sikeston Regional Office: Easter Seals Midwest, SkillSet
- Springfield Regional Office: Abilities First, Compass, Easter Seals Midwest, SkillSet, Supported Living & Employment Services, Inc.
- St. Louis County Regional Office: Compass, Easter Seals Midwest
- St. Louis Regional Tri-County Office: Compass, Easter Seals Midwest
- Stakeholder Resources
Your Individual Journey
Allison's Journey (Use Case)
Informational Flyer
Frequently Asked Questions
Talking Points for Support Coordinators
Powerpoint Update May 2024- Provider Forms
This section contains the forms and tools needed to complete the daily operations of a DD Health Home.
- DD HH Contact Profile Form
- DD HH Enrollment Form
- DD HH Transfer Form
- DD HH Discharge Form
- DD HH Enrollment Error Attestation Form
- DD HH Recoupment Form
- DD HH Introductory Script
- DD HH Physician Notification Letter
- DD HH Hospital Discharge Preparation Checklist
- DD HH New Director Checklist
Forms must be submitted to the Division of DD at DDHHEnrollTransferDischarge@dmh.mo.gov. Please encrypt all emails containing PHI by using the State of Missouri’s Proofpoint System
- Provider Resources
DD Health Home State Plan Amendment- CMS Approved DD HH State Plan Amendment (effective 7/1/2024)
- CMS DD HH State Plan Amendment Approval Letter
9 CSR 45-7.010 Developmental Disabilities Health Home - Emergency Rule
DD Health Home Provider Operations Manual
DD Health Home Initial Provider Application
DD Health Home Application Memo - Companion Document Info
DD Health Home PMPM Rate Chart- Schedule
The table below indicates the timeframes for the major milestones of DD Health Home program implementation by July 1, 2024:
- Other Missouri Health Homes and Resources