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On February 25, 2026, the Trump administration announced a series of actions regarding Medicaid fraud, including a $259.5 million…
As states and territories continue exploring how technology can strengthen and modernize Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), collaboration across…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the State Medicaid & CHIP Toolkit for Children’s Behavioral Health…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that every state will receive funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a $50 billion initiative established by H.R. 1…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published new standardized templates for use along the Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) lifecycle. The…
Rebecca Hines, Ph.D., has been named the new Commissioner on Disabilities at the Administration for Community Living (ACL). As Commissioner…
Julie Foster Hagan has served as Assistant Secretary for the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) within the…
In a historic milestone for American Samoa, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has signed an executive order establishing the first…
With more than 28 years of public service, Mary built a distinguished career advancing health care policy, system improvement,…
1. What inspired you to enter the I/DD field? I was drawn to the IDD field and to my…
1. What inspired you to enter the I/DD field? Unlike many leaders in this field, I do not have…
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) kicked off their new Space for Me campaign at the Cleveland Metroparks…
North Carolina recently released the latest installment in their accessible communications campaign with a new toolkit! Their newest resource…
Dr. Maya Matheis, a clinical psychologist with the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii, recently created…
Family caregiving has been evolving as the foundation of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) in the U.S. for many…
1. What inspired you to enter the IDD field? I don’t think I entered the IDD field as much…
The National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) last week published “Medicaid Program Integrity: A Three-Part Blog,” which offers a…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an informational bulletin (CIB) on 2/26 announcing that it “does not anticipate taking enforcement action against states…
On February 25, 2026, the Trump administration announced a series of actions regarding Medicaid fraud, including a $259.5 million…
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) is pleased to announce the…
The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) shared a brief outlining how previous large-scale state initiatives can help guide how states implement their Rural Health…
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The association’s primary role and mission is to assist member state agencies in building person-centered systems of support for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. NASDDDS achieves this mission in a variety of ways including formal technical assistance; one on one support; educational opportunities; and networking events.
