ADDITIONAL END OF PHE GUIDANCE
OPWDD announced its updated guidance on the end of Appendix K flexibilities and ADM revisions effective as of November 11, 2023.
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Waiver Services Flexibilities End
Changes to Appendix K flexibilities for waiver services During the Public Health Emergency (PHE), New York State’s Appendix K provided crucial flexibility in delivering waiver services. However, these waiver services flexibilities will end on November 11, 2023. Main changes to…
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When a Member needs a new residence
Learn about the updated Certified Residential Opportunity Process Before referring a person to a Certified Residential Opportunity (CRO), the Care Manager must fully explore with a Member, their family, and their circle of support the possibility of remaining in the…
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What you need to know about incident management
SPECIFICS ON THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR CARE MANAGERS When a Care Manager is notified of an incident, they need specific details to report the incident to the CCO’s Incident Management Department. Date of the incident or approximate date Allegation…
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Timely updates as PHE ends
On January 30, 2023, the White House announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, 2023. With the end of the PHE, some of the ways we have been able to work together and communicate…
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Service authorization requests
How are service authorization requests handled? All eligible Members who wish to receive OPWDD HCBS waiver services must receive authorization from their local Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO) before a service can be rendered. How are services authorized? Services are…
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CCO enrollment process
Have questions about the CCO enrollment process? Provider agencies are one of several referral sources for CCO services. Here is information to share when speaking with potential members. Begin at the Front Door All applicants must start by going through…
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The Life Plan: Its Process and Importance
The Life Plan The life plan represents a comprehensive living document created as the result of a person-centered planning process directed by the member, with assistance, as needed by a representative(s) identified by the member and in collaboration with the…
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Provider Spotlight: Independent Living Inc.
July 26, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), legislation designed to protect the civil rights of people with disabilities in our county. Independent Living, Inc. and the New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL)…
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We are proud to partner with Richmond Community Services! Richmond Community Services has been providing quality, individualized services for more than 80 years in Westchester County. Richmond’s mission is to provide supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities to…
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