There are many changes and adjustments people are making as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. One is to figure out how to best use the resources available to us including stretching our budgets even further. LIFEPlan came across information about Lifeline, a New York State Lifeline Discounted Telephone…
Continue ReadingWhile just about everything is cancelled these days, birthdays are not and we want you to know that at LIFEPlan, we are here to celebrate you! Do you know a LIFEPlan member celebrating a birthday in April? Drop a comment here…
Continue ReadingAs a result of the Coronavirus, essential businesses have had to adapt to how they are conducting business in order to keep everyone safe. It goes without saying that healthcare is an essential business, yet social distancing requirements make it…
Continue ReadingProvider Conversation with Nick Cappoletti, LIFEPlan CEO Wednesday, April 1, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EDT) Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: CLICK HERE You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll…
Continue ReadingAs we work together to navigate this public health crisis, it has become clear that now more than ever, easily accessible, timely and accurate communication is vital to continued success. The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities…
Continue ReadingPer the Governor’s Executive Order, CCO Health Homes fall within designated Essential Businesses, and Care Management Staff are essential workers. Care Managers’ should continue to work from home while supporting members. This notice is to confirm that your agencies, which provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities and are operated, certified, authorized or funded by the…
Continue ReadingEffective 3/19/2020, OPWDD has directed that Community Habilitation can be conducted by alternative means. Alternative means can include conducting services by telephone or teleconferencing services. Care Management staff have been advised that: • Community Habilitation providers may evaluate…
Continue ReadingThis notice is to confirm that your agencies, which provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities and are operated, certified, authorized, or funded by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), qualify for this exemption and should remain…
Continue ReadingThe Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), in collaboration with the Managed Care Community of Practice (MC-COP), is offering a webinar series for providers to assist in understanding recent guidance issued by OPWDD in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Continue ReadingIt’s important, because you count. The 2020 Census is also known as a Decennial census as it occurs every ten years and is mandated by the constitution. The information gathered during the census determines number of seats each state holds…
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