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Forums are held monthly on topics of interest to Members, families, and those in the IDD community. Members are notified via the Member Enews.
Continue ReadingForums are held monthly on topics of interest to Members, families, and those in the IDD community. Members are notified via the Member Enews.
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Continue Reading1115 Workforce Program – Career Pathways Training Career Pathways Training is an education and training program authorized under the 1115 NYHER Waiver. There are three approved categories of workers authorized to participate in the program – nursing, professional technical, or…
Continue Reading1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver Updates The NYS DOH 1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver launched with nine regional Social Care Networks (SCNs) on January 1, 2025. It’s not too late to connect with your…
Continue ReadingThe My Choice Supplemental Needs Community Trust The My Choice Community Trust mission is to protect and provide resources to assist people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in living their most healthy and meaningful lives, by safeguarding their assets…
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Continue ReadingNew Member orientation is for Members and their families so they can learn what to expect in the first 90 days of Care Management services.
Continue ReadingNewly Amended CRO Process Effective December 19, 2024, OPWDD released an Administrative Memorandum (ADM) detailing the newly amended Certified Residential Opportunity (CRO) process. This ADM clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of OPWDD staff, residential provider agencies, and Care Managers.…
Continue ReadingCare Managers and Providers Working Together “I thought that CCOs were all about the paperwork, but Kari proved that it was about caring.” Judy Jarosch, Intake Coordinator, Arc Chemung. Judy Jarosch, Intake Coordinator at the Arc Chemung Schuyler, shared the…
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