Maryland

Getting started with DDA: application, documents and CCS

Content published by: Fusa Behavioral Health

Start with the person’s priorities

Bring the person’s priorities as well as records: desired community activities, communication preferences and questions about everyday support.

Prepare for the application

Start with the current Maryland DDA application instructions. The process includes an application, supporting documentation, an interview and a determination. Ask the appropriate regional office for help if completing the application is difficult. Ask about a Coordinator of Community Services (CCS), whose role can include help with navigation and planning.

Ask about funding separately

Keep the submitted version and confirmation. Ask how decisions arrive, what additional information is needed and what to do if you disagree. Eligibility and access to funded services are separate issues; a determination does not guarantee immediate funding. Share application records only through the receiving agency’s approved submission method. Do not send clinical records through ordinary email.

Official sources

Maryland DDA — Eligibility and Application Process

Sources checked: 2026-11-06

Program rules and dates can change. Read the linked official guidance before applying or changing support arrangements.

These educational resources cover many locations. They do not describe Fusa’s service area, accepted funding or an individual’s eligibility. Confirm those details separately with the agency and the responsible program.