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What is the FIDA-IDD Program?
FIDA-IDD is a Medicare and Medicaid program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With FIDA-IDD, you have the choice of receiving all your Medicare and Medicaid benefits from one managed care plan, called a FIDA-IDD Plan.
FIDA-IDD stands for Fully Integrated Duals Advantage for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Who can join?
Adults 21 and older who are:
- Enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid
- Eligible for Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) services
- Living in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, or Rockland counties
Who is the FIDA-IDD Plan?
The FIDA-IDD Plan is PHP Care Complete FIDA-IDD. PHP Care Complete FIDA-IDD is run by Partners Health Plan, a not-for-profit managed care organization that is solely for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Why join?
- You will have specialized care management team that is designed for and focused on you.
- Together, you and your care mangement team will authorize most services and you will not need to wait to receive needed services.
- You will be able to contact PHP Care Complete FIDA-IDD or an independent ombudsman at any time to answer any questions you may have.
- No additional premiums, deductibles or copays for your Medicare/Medicaid services once you enroll in the FIDA-IDD Plan.
- You will have access to ICAN, your independent ombudsman.
- You will only need one health care card that will work at your doctor's office, pharmacy and for most other services.
What services will I get?
- Inpatient and outpatient services, specialty care, and medical supplies and equipment
- Specialized Care Team
- Care Management
- 24-hour Nursing Line
- Long Term Supports & Services
- Personal Care
- Behavioral Health
- OPWDD services
- Dental
- Pharmacy
- Transportation
To join or for more information:
Call New York Medicaid Choice at 844-FIDA IDD or
844-343-2433. (TTY): 888-329-1541
Go to ‘Brochures and Lists’ on this website to read or download the FIDA-IDD brochure.
Reach Us
1-800-505-5678
1-888-401-6582
(Long term care customer services)
TTY 1-888-329-1541
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Have questions? We’re here to help. Our counselors will be glad to answer your questions. We can also help you choose a plan over the phone. All languages are spoken.