PROVIDER EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS
Providers: Please join us for educational webinars to provide you a deeper understanding of IDD best practices.
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VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2026
ACANY and LIFEPlan CCO Provider Relations is hosting a virtual summit designed to empower leaders and professionals across the IDD field.
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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 been found! The new location is: 6611 Manlius Center Road…
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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 $7.5 billion investment designed to improve health outcomes, advance health…
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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 responsibilities of OPWDD staff, residential provider agencies, and Care Managers.…
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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 Jarosch, Intake Coordinator at the Arc Chemung Schuyler, shared the…
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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 Ombudsman services to assist people with developmental disabilities. OPWDD recently…
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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 20, 2025. Home Enabling Supports are available for people enrolled…
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Reasonable Indication of Need for Services
OPWDD released an Administrative Directive (ADM) regarding HCBS Waiver enrollment for Members dependent on age-related services.
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