Building Your First Self-Directed Budget With DDA
A plain-language guide to building your first self-directed budget with DDA in Maryland: how the dollar amount is calculated, what the money covers, how to fill out the budget sheet, and what current state funding pressure means for your household.
How A Self-Directed Budget Gets Approved Under Maryland DDA
A step-by-step walkthrough of how dda budget approval works in Maryland Self-Directed Services, from building your Person-Centered Plan through regional review, FMCS authorizations, and mid-year modifications.
Support Broker Responsibilities And Limits Under Maryland DDA Rules
A clear breakdown of what Maryland DDA Support Brokers can and cannot do, how they differ from your CCS and FMCS, how they're paid, and what the Code of Conduct requires.
What A DDA Support Broker Does In Maryland
A DDA support broker helps Maryland families in Self-Directed Services plan budgets, hire their own staff, and stay compliant. Here's what the role covers, how it differs from CCS and FMCS, and how to choose one.