DRNJ HCCAP Page

What is HCCAP

The HCCAP program assists individuals with disabilities with health care and insurance matters.

HCCAP is supported by funding received by DRNJ from:

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Administration on Developmental Disabilities (PADD)/Center for Mental Health Services (PAIMI); and

• U.S. Department of Education/Rehabilitation Services Administration (PAIR, CAP)/National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (ATAC).

HCCAP Services

The HCCAP program at DRNJ provides comprehensive protection and advocacy services, including targeted outreach to traditionally underserved minority groups, and addresses individual and systemic issues by providing::

• information and referral regarding available programs and services;

• legal representation and non-legal advocacy;

• technical assistance and advocacy services to assist individuals; and

• education and training programs on disability rights and laws.

Who is Eligible for HCCAP Services?

All individuals with disabilities and their families or representatives are eligible for HCCAP's services.

You can seek assistance from HCCAP if you:

• Have questions or concerns about your health care and insurance.

• Need information about your rights and responsibilities.

• Need assistance navigating the health care and insurance systems.

• Need help in asserting your rights through self-advocacy.

• Are unable to resolve a dispute with your insurance company or health care provider, and may need advocacy and legal assistance.

HCCAP also pursues systems advocacy to identify and address deficiencies in the health care and insurance systems that provide services to individuals with disabilities.

DRNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides services to all persons with disabilities regardless of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, sex, sexual or affectional orientation, ancestry or disability.
Any concerns regarding the agency’s compliance with these non-discrimination efforts may be brought to the attention of the Executive Director.

Advocating and advancing the human, civil and legal rights of persons with disabilities