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September 27, 2023 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on Dream Team

Dream Team

LIFEPlan celebrates while honoring its best Over 600 LIFEPlan Care Managers and support staff gathered at the Albany Capital Center on September 19 to celebrate a successful year at the […]

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September 26, 2023 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on OPWDD Announcement

OPWDD Announcement

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 […]

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August 31, 2023 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on LIFEPlan joins “Think Differently”

LIFEPlan joins “Think Differently”

LIFEPlan’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 […]

August 25, 2023 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on Transitioning from child to adult services

Transitioning from child to adult services

This 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 […]

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August 4, 2023 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on ADA celebrated across New York State

ADA celebrated across New York State

Marking 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 […]

July 23, 2023 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on Addiction Resources for Families of People with IDD

Addiction Resources for Families of People with IDD

Helping a loved one through an addiction is never easy. Families are a huge part of a person’s recovery. Here are some addiction resources.

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June 28, 2023 Louis Tehan NewsLeave a Comment on Living proudly with disability

Living proudly with disability

July Marks the Signing of the American Disabilities Act The American Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed in the White House on July 26, 1990. It marked an important day for […]

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May 10, 2023 Louis Tehan News

Communication changes for Members

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended, which means how LIFEPlan works and communicates with Members will change. So here is some important information to know. Changes to Telehealth […]

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. […]

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 […]