The 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…
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…
Continue ReadingProviding Resources for People with IDD In 2023, Section § 33.28 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law was enacted to establish the IDD Ombudsman to provide independent, conflict-free Ombudsman services to assist people with developmental disabilities. OPWDD recently…
Continue ReadingRequest for Services Application Now Available Is your organization interested in becoming a Home Enabling Supports provider? OPWDD is now accepting Request for Services applications with a deadline of January 20, 2025. Home Enabling Supports are available for people enrolled…
Continue ReadingLink to Better Health can help adults with IDD improve their health through education and support in accessing needed healthcare services.
Continue ReadingSocial Care Networks will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of Health-Related Social Need (HRSN) services to Medicaid members.
Continue ReadingThe Care Connection team supports prospective members and families during each step of the enrollment process.
Continue ReadingLIFEPlan has a clinical team to enhance Care Managers' support for members with complex medical or behavioral health needs.
Continue ReadingTwo timely reminders for Providers about Incident Management when reporting to the Justice Center and CMOR requirements with Willowbrook Class Members.
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