Using funds available through the American Rescue Plan Act, OPWDD has contracted with Guidehouse, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive review of the use of managed care payment systems and how managed care might support the agency to achieve its strategic…
Continue ReadingLearn 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…
Continue ReadingMaking the transition from school to what’s next Danielle is helping Danté with Core Competencies: Comprehensive Transitional Care, Person and Family Support, and Person and Family Support. Danté is at a crossroads. He attends high school but is at the…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan’s Shailene Fellows, Southern Tier Regional Liaison/Member and Family Advisory Council Member, and Care Manager Aysha Webster Peterson met Congressman Marco Molinaro at his Think DIFFERENTLY Field Day on August 30 at Arnold Park in Vestal, NY. Individuals of all…
Continue ReadingThis checklist can help If your child is starting high school, the discussion turns to transition planning. This is a critical dialog for families as it maps out the graduation pathway for their child to adulthood. Education pathway A Committee…
Continue ReadingTransition from School to College Care Manager Noel Weaver is working with Zachary on Core Competencies: Comprehensive Care Management, Person and Family Support, and Comprehensive Transitional Care. Transitioning from high school to college is a challenging time for anyone. There…
Continue ReadingMarking the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act Celebrations across New York State marked the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law 33 years ago, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. At the…
Continue ReadingHelping a loved one through an addiction is never easy. Families are a huge part of a person’s recovery. Here are some addiction resources.
Continue ReadingStacey Weimer, 35, a LIFEPlan member from the Mohawk Valley Region, is among 19 New Yorkers named to Special Olympics USA, the national team.
Continue ReadingPromoting Change Through Personal Advocacy Care Manager Susan Reichard is helping Kayla with Core Service: Comprehensive Transitional Care. LIFEPlan Member Kayla McKeon is described by her Care Manager, Susan Reichard, as fierce. “There’s nothing Kayla can’t do once she puts…
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