We are a private non-profit agency located in Dauphin County of central Pennsylvania that is dedicated to helping people of our community become connected and remain connected to their community.
What's the Purpose
The purpose of an INTAKE is to determine if a person is Eligible to receive intellectual disabilities services in Pennsylvania.
CMU handles all INTAKES for Intellectual Disabilities services on behalf of Dauphin County MH/MR Program.
What happens during an Intake?
An INTAKE is the process of gathering necessary information to determine if a person is ELIGIBLE to receive intellectual disabilities services in Pennsylvania.
You will speak to someone (a Service Access Coordinator - SAC) from CMU and you will be asked some basic questions about the person who wants to register for Intellectual Disabilities services.
A meeting will be scheduled. You will be asked to bring specific information to this meeting. You will also be given a number of different resource materials.
After the meeting things will continue to happen!
Remember that these contacts are the way that CMU collects information to help determine ELIGIBILITY.
What information should I bring?
Please bring each of the following materials to the Intake Meeting.
All insurance cards
Educational records
Psychological reports
Current physical report from doctor
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Drivers License (if applicable)
Immigration papers (if applicable)
Financial Information - SSI, income, etc.
Other information that you have and feel will help the process of determining "eligibility"
If applicable, guardianship papers, power of attorney papers, and a copy of a living will
If you are determined to be eligible, Another Meeting will be arranged.
What happens if I am determined: "Not Eligible"?
If it is determined that you are not eligible for intellectual disabilities services, our staff will try to help you connect with other resources that may help.
If the information we receive indicates you are not eligible, you will be notified and have a right to request a review if you do not agree with the determination of "not eligible."
To Request A Review: Please contact Dan Sausman, the Intellectual Disabilities Director for CMU, at 717-232-8761 or dsausman@cmu.cc.
Appeals from a denial of eligibility follow the county administrative process designed for appeals under the Local Agency Law (2 Pa. C.S. §§551-555) and appealing through the courts. The Local Agency Law is a state law governing procedures for appeals of local agency determinations. (Excerpt from ODP Bulletin #4210-02-05 titled, "Clarifying Eligibility for Intellectual Disability Services and Supports.")
