Spectrum CMC in Mahwah is appointing the first in-house senior Medicaid specialist, the company announced Tuesday.
Danielle Lloyd will serve as senior Medicaid specialist.
The role was created to help families navigate the complex processes surrounding Medicaid to help reduce service delays and ensure uninterrupted access to critical services for autistic and developmentally disabled adults across the state.
In this role, the senior Medicaid specialist will:
- Assist with initial Medicaid eligibility applications.
- Manage redetermination and renewal processes.
- Help families understand documentation requirements.
- Prevent disruptions in services due to lapses in Medicaid coverage.
- Guide families through Medicaid-related transitions (e.g., parental retirement, loss of benefits, changes in eligibility).
- Educate families on the different types of Medicaid, including SSI/SSDI, ABD, WorkAbility, and related programs.
- Conduct in-home visits for clients who need in-person assistance.
- Coordinate with state government agencies to resolve eligibility issues.
Each year, approximately 2,000 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities age out of the state’s school system. For many, Medicaid determines whether essential therapies, housing, and day programs can continue uninterrupted. Nearly 80% of services for this population are funded by Medicaid.
Spectrum CMC’s Founder Benni Versaci explained this specific issue.
“Medicaid is a lifeline for so many families, but at the same time, it’s their biggest source of frustration and defeat,” she said. “I started Spectrum CMC to guide these families on a path to success, and by adding a Senior Medicaid Specialist, we are taking those efforts to another level.”
This embedded support makes Spectrum CMC one of the first New Jersey Support Coordination agencies dedicating a specialist solely to Medicaid navigation.
