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A boy smiles and faces a woman outside under the trees and a blue sky.

April 20, 2023 Louis Tehan Providers

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 […]

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April 20, 2023 Louis Tehan Providers

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 […]

A mother stands left holding a spelling to communicate letterboard for her son.

April 4, 2023 Louis Tehan Stories

Silent No More

Brothers with autism learn to communicate for the first time Stacy Mason is a social worker with two sons, Trevor, 24, and Tyler, 22. Both have autism. Also called Autism […]

March 21, 2023 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on Remembering the “Mother of Disability Rights”

Remembering the “Mother of Disability Rights”

Judith “Judy” Heumann was the mother of the disability rights movement. And although you may think you know her, you may not know her whole story. Her legacy is deep. […]

March 17, 2023 Louis Tehan Providers

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 […]

January 9, 2023 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on Improve Your Oral Health

Improve Your Oral Health

Do You Need Dental Assistance? Do you struggle maintaining good oral health and/or accessing a dental provider for routine dental care? If so, LIFEPlan CCO NY is excited to share […]

September 13, 2022 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on Energy and Internet Savings Programs

Energy and Internet Savings Programs

Save Money on Monthly Bills Energy Savings Program The Energy Affordability Program is a monthly bill credit towards utilities that is automatic if you receive HEAP. If you need help […]

June 7, 2022 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on LGBTQ and People with Disabilities

LGBTQ and People with Disabilities

Celebrating LGBTQ Month This month communities celebrate LGBTQ Pride. The LGBT community, also referred to as LGBTQ+, GLBT, or gay, is a loosely defined group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and […]

June 1, 2022 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on The 5.07 Plan in Plain English

The 5.07 Plan in Plain English

The 5.07 Planning Process Section 5.07 of New York State Mental Hygiene Law requires OPWDD to make a five-year plan for providing services. This plan sets goals for improving supports […]

April 14, 2022 Louis Tehan Stories

Brett Rotz Supports and Inspires Plattsburgh State Men’s Soccer

Leading the Way College sports teams often have an emotional leader who is looked to for motivation and the cultivation of team morale. Over the past four years, the person […]