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March 14, 2024 Alexa Aiello ProvidersLeave a Comment on The Life Plan Process

The Life Plan Process

In keeping with 2018-ADM-0R62 and feedback from Providers, we updated our Life Plan Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

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February 9, 2024 Alexa Aiello ProvidersLeave a Comment on Reasonable Indication of Need for Services

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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February 8, 2024 Alexa Aiello ProvidersLeave a Comment on The CMOR

The CMOR

The Care Management Observation Report must be completed for Willowbrook Class members residing in certified settings.

Extended partnership: A young woman takes a selfie with a woman with Down syndrome.

February 6, 2024 Alexa Aiello News, ProvidersLeave a Comment on Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center

Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center

LIFEPlan announced it is joining ACANY in a partnership with the Kennedy Willis Center to expand and enhance services for Members.

January 17, 2024 Alexa Aiello Providers

Life Plan Addendums

The Care Manager must ensure the Life Plan is revised when needed. The revision is created by making an addendum.

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January 17, 2024 Alexa Aiello ProvidersLeave a Comment on SART Introduced

Effective January 25, 2024, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) will begin using the fully electronic Service Amendment Request Tool (SART) to replace the paper Service Amendment Request Form (SARF).

December 18, 2023 Alexa Aiello Providers

Gifting Grant Ideas

Gifting Grant Ideas! LIFEPlan CCO is gifting NYS providers with grant ideas this holiday season. Read this post to learn about available grants that may align with your services and mission and we will continue to share relevant opportunities as…

End of Appendix K Flexibilities and ADM Revisions: A yield sign that says "changes ahead" appears before a blue, sunny sky.

November 22, 2023 Alexa Aiello Providers

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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October 23, 2023 Alexa Aiello Providers

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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September 11, 2023 Alexa Aiello ProvidersLeave a Comment on When a Member needs a new residence

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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The Life Plan Process

Reasonable Indication of Need for Services

The CMOR

Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center

Life Plan Addendums

SART Introduced

Gifting Grant Ideas

ADDITIONAL END OF PHE GUIDANCE

Waiver Services Flexibilities End

When a Member needs a new residence

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