NEW PERMANENT CNY HUB OFFICE
As you may know, in February, a fire destroyed our Liverpool Hub office. After a short search, we’re pleased to announce that a new location for LIFEPlan CCO NY has […]
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1115 NEW YORK HEALTH EQUITY REFORM (NYHER) WAIVER
It’s not too late to connect with your regional Social Care Network (SCN)! The NYS DOH 1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver Amendment (AKA “The 1115”) is a […]
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PROMOTING ACCEPTANCE THROUGH ALLYSHIP
Learn How to be a Better Ally in Honor of Autism Acceptance Month As an organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities, it is crucial to remember that our work […]
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1115 Workforce Program – Career Pathways Training
1115 Workforce Program – Career Pathways Training Career Pathways Training is an education and training program authorized under the 1115 NYHER Waiver. There are three approved categories of workers authorized […]
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1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver Updates
1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver Updates The NYS DOH 1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver launched with nine regional Social Care Networks (SCNs) on January […]
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Coming Soon – The My Choice Supplemental Needs Community Trust
The My Choice Supplemental Needs Community Trust The My Choice Community Trust mission is to protect and provide resources to assist people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in living […]
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OPWDD Certified Residential Opportunities Updates
Newly Amended CRO Process Effective December 19, 2024, OPWDD released an Administrative Memorandum (ADM) detailing the newly amended Certified Residential Opportunity (CRO) process. This ADM clearly outlines the roles and […]
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Member Success Story
Care Managers and Providers Working Together “I thought that CCOs were all about the paperwork, but Kari proved that it was about caring.” Judy Jarosch, Intake Coordinator, Arc Chemung. Judy […]
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OPWDD Announces New Ombuds Program
Providing Resources for People with IDD In 2023, Section § 33.28 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law was enacted to establish the IDD Ombudsman to provide independent, conflict-free […]
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Home Enabling Supports
Request for Services Application Now Available Is your organization interested in becoming a Home Enabling Supports provider? OPWDD is now accepting Request for Services applications with a deadline of January […]
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