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 been found! The new location is: 6611 Manlius Center Road…
Continue ReadingIt’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 $7.5 billion investment designed to improve health outcomes, advance health…
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Continue ReadingNewly 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 responsibilities of OPWDD staff, residential provider agencies, and Care Managers.…
Continue ReadingCare 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 Jarosch, Intake Coordinator at the Arc Chemung Schuyler, shared the…
Continue ReadingProviding 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 Ombudsman services to assist people with developmental disabilities. OPWDD recently…
Continue ReadingRequest 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 20, 2025. Home Enabling Supports are available for people enrolled…
Continue ReadingAccessibility Survey We appreciate your help with keeping our Community Resource Tool (CRT) accurate and up to date. The CRT receives hundreds of visits each month and has become a trusted resource for information on specialized IDD supports and…
Continue ReadingWhat to Expect in the First 90 Days To help streamline the new member experience, LIFEPlan has recently implemented a targeted allocation of Care Management tasks within an identified group of Care Managers to focus on the specialty of new…
Continue ReadingLink to Better Health can help adults with IDD improve their health through education and support in accessing needed healthcare services.
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