A Place Where You Don’t Have to Say “I’m Sorry.” Luis Abramson is always on the lookout for new support opportunities for his son Matthew, who is on the Autism spectrum. Finding an accepting and inviting place to play is…
Continue ReadingWe know that the journey through the eligibility and enrollment process can be confusing and even seem daunting at times. Providing the best member experience is a driving force behind the LIFEPlan mission. To make enrollment easier, LIFEPlan has added…
Continue ReadingFor years, families and self-advocates have voiced the need to increase supports and services for people on the Autism Spectrum. New York State responded to this need by creating the Autism Spectrum Advisory Board. Recently, the Autism Advisory Board…
Continue ReadingThe 2020 Member and Family Advisory Council (MFA Council) is set to kick off with new members led by 6 Regional Liaisons, also family members, who will continue the work started in the first year of Council activity. Each MFA…
Continue ReadingShanell is a LIFEPlan member who lived with her mother, who was her caregiver. Not long ago both were hospitalized and had to stay for several months. When they were discharged, Shanell’s mother was not able to care for her,…
Continue ReadingBy Abigail Remington, LIFEPlan parent and LIFEPlan North Country Care Manager As a parent, I always want the best and to make sure that every opportunity available is in place for my twin children, Andrew and Alexandra Gang. In a world…
Continue ReadingThe Holidays are usually a time when families get together to celebrate, however for many of the country’s service men and women that is not possible. But thanks to Trees for Troops, they were not forgotten this Christmas season! For…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan member Pamela Tiffany experienced change in a big way when her husband left her after 9 years of marriage. She not only lost her companion, she found herself without any means of transportation. For Pam, this impacted her ability…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan CCO hosted an Open House for its Ithaca Hub office, 2415 North Triphammer Road, on Thursday, December 5. The newly renovated space has two private conference rooms and a large room for group training and presentations. Both can be…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan is engaging our partner providers in a number of efforts to develop good working relationships. In addition to opportunities for providers to present services directly to LIFEPlan Care Manager Supervisors at monthly meetings, we have recently launched Provider Network…
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