2025 Fiscal Intermediary Transition (PPL to Acumen)

The transition of the Division of Developmental Disabilities' (DDD) Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Self-Direction Model from the current fiscal intermediary (FI), Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), to Acumen Fiscal Agent (Acumen), began in May 2025 and is projected to be completed by September 2025. All individuals currently receiving services paid through PPL have been assigned to Acumen Cohorts (groups), which are being transitioned on a staggered schedule. To stay informed, participants and families, Support Coordinators, and vendors can:

Contact Acumen: If you are not sure of your cohort number, contact Acumen as soon as possible by email at enrollment-nj@acumen2.net or by phone at 833-892-0413 (available 24/7). They will know your cohort number and will be able to guide you on completing your Acumen enrollment.

A Note About the Personal Preference Program (PPP)

The Personal Preference Program (PPP) is a self-directed program administered by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS), not by DDD. The transition from PPL to Acumen does not impact the Personal Preference Program or any services an individual receives through that program. If you have questions about the PPP fiscal intermediary or an individual's PPP services, please contact the individual's Medicaid Managed Care Organization.

 

Cohort 5 and 4a Enrollment

Cohort 5

Cohort 5 consists of individuals who currently have/recently had one or more SDEs enrolled with and paid by PPL (with or without PPL vendor services).

The Cohort 5 Acumen Enrollment Window is July 7 – August 1.

For individuals in Cohort 5 with one or more active SDEs, all the following must initiate their Acumen enrollment as soon as possible, beginning July 7:

  • Individual/Authorized Representative
  • Employer of Record
  • Self-Directed Employee(s)

Acumen distributed pre-enrollment notices to Cohort 5 participants the week of July 1, and will email an enrollment notice that includes an enrollment link to Cohort 5 participants on July 7. (Paper enrollment packages will be mailed in cases where Acumen did not have a valid email address).

If you are unsure of your cohort number, contact Acumen at 833-892-0413 or enrollment-nj@acumen2.net.

Cohort 4a

Acumen has added a new cohort to the fiscal intermediary (FI) Transition. Cohort 4a includes individuals who have a vendor service with PPL as the FI in their plan (and no SDEs) but were not included in Cohorts 1-4 for a variety of reasons (including many who had added a PPL vendor service to their plan after cohorts were assigned).  

The Cohort 4a Acumen Enrollment Window is July 7 through August 1. 

All Cohort 4a individuals/Authorized Representatives need to initiate their Acumen enrollment as soon as possible, beginning Monday, July 7.

Acumen will distribute Cohort 4a assignment notices the week of July 1, and will email an enrollment notice that includes an enrollment link to Cohort 4a participants on July 7. (Paper enrollment packages will be mailed in cases where Acumen did not have a valid email address).

The Division will be releasing updated plan revision guidance for Support Coordinators the week of July 7.

Acumen In-Person Enrollment for All Cohorts

Below is a list of upcoming in-person enrollment events Acumen is holding. Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are not needed. Participants in any cohort (1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5) are welcome.

Transition Communications and Updates

For Everyone

For Support Coordinators

Acumen Transition Update and Q&A Webinars

Acumen and DDD are hosting weekly transition update webinars, with Q&A, for individuals and families, support coordinators, supports brokers, and vendors. All webinars are 1-2 p.m.