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Member T and his mom, Sarah, visited T's classroom to teach about the similarities and connections with others.
Continue ReadingMember T and his mom, Sarah, visited T's classroom to teach about the similarities and connections with others.
Continue ReadingOPWDD announced its updated guidance on the end of Appendix K flexibilities and ADM revisions effective as of November 11, 2023.
Continue ReadingCare Manager Ginger Record is helping Finn, age 11, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy with his mobility.
Continue ReadingIf you are looking to survive and thrive during the holidays, there are things you can do to lessen stress.
Continue ReadingChanges to Appendix K flexibilities for waiver services During the Public Health Emergency (PHE), New York State’s Appendix K provided crucial flexibility in delivering waiver services. However, these waiver services flexibilities will end on November 11, 2023. Main changes to…
Continue ReadingTekeysha Hendricks Recognized for Exceptional Care Management As the Exceptional Care Management Service Award recipient, Tekeysha Hendricks (above right with one of her Members) doesn’t know what a challenge Care Management can be. She is a professional who dives headfirst…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan 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 2023 All Staff Conference. CEO Nick Cappoletti addressed the crowd,…
Continue ReadingUsing 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…
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