Whistleblower Responsibilities and Protections A whistleblower is a person who voluntarily provides information about dishonest or illegal activities occurring at an organization. Organizations include a government department, a public company or a private organization that bills Medicaid for services. Whistleblower…
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan believes it is important to connect with other organizations and groups that support the developmental disabilities community. Below are some Facebook pages and groups that we have connected to on Facebook and encourage our Members, Families and MFA Council…
Continue ReadingThe Community Resources tool was designed by LIFEPlan in collaboration with other NYS CCO’s to support people with various needs during a time of crisis. This easy-to-use database allows people to search resources by county to discover supports available. Click…
Continue ReadingEleven-year-old LIFEPlan member Ethan James is on a mission. A mission to bring smiles to people’s faces during the COVID-19 pandemic and the world of social isolation. Years ago, Ethan and his father spent time drawing together as a therapeutic tool.Drawing was a passion…
Continue ReadingMany LIFEPlan members are or have been involved with SANYS over the years. But what is SANYS? SANYS is a statewide self-advocacy organization founded, and led, by people with developmental disabilities for people with disabilities. Their mission, “Speaking Up for Ourselves and Others”. With many local…
Continue ReadingThere are many changes and adjustments people are making as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. One is to figure out how to best use the resources available to us including stretching our budgets even further. LIFEPlan came across information about Lifeline, a New York State Lifeline Discounted Telephone…
Continue ReadingPer the Governor’s Executive Order, CCO Health Homes fall within designated Essential Businesses, and Care Management Staff are essential workers. Care Managers’ should continue to work from home while supporting members. This notice is to confirm that your agencies, which provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities and are operated, certified, authorized or funded by…
Continue ReadingPROVIDER FOCUS | ARISE Afternoon Child Respite Service ARISE Child and Family Services is a LIFEPlan provider agency in Central New York that has recently launched a Syracuse based inclusive after school program for any school aged child. The after…
Continue ReadingABLE Accounts Support Planning for Financial Needs Many people with a disability work hard to make sure they do not go over the $2,000 SSI limit for fear of losing or getting a reduction in benefits such as SNAP. As…
Continue ReadingTom (not his real name) is a 56-year-old LIFEPlan member who lives on his own, enjoying life and community with a great deal of freedom. Recently, Tom became ill and was admitted to the hospital where he was diagnosed…
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