Turning 18 Checklist

Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) will do a new assessment to update the student's needs. They will change their DDA status to active, no longer future needs

Meet with your Coordinator of Community Services (CCS) to help them understand the needs of your student after exiting

Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) with Social Security

Apply for Medical Assistance (MA) as soon as they letter comes from Social Security saying they are eligible for SSI

Provide the Medical Assistance number to your case manager

Get a Maryland Photo ID card from the MV A with their picture on it

Attend the HCPSS Transition Fair this year & every year until exit

Attend other Transition Workshops for families

Consider getting Medical Power of Attorney for your student