Documentation Needed from Providers
It is a Care Manager’s responsibility to ensure a Member's electronic health record is complete and accurate.
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UNDERSTAND LINK TO BETTER HEALTH
The Link to Better Health program helps eligible individuals receive 90 days of free support to connect with healthcare services.
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Help Make Waiver Amendment Equitable for People with IDD
The New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Waiver Amendment is effective until March 31, 2027, when the existing 1115 Waiver expires.
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Family Support Services
Family Support Services is a resource available to families to enhance their ability to provide in-home care to their loved ones with IDD.
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The Life Plan Process
In keeping with 2018-ADM-0R62 and feedback from Providers, we updated our Life Plan Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
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Reasonable Indication of Need for Services
OPWDD released an Administrative Directive (ADM) regarding HCBS Waiver enrollment for Members dependent on age-related services.
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The CMOR
The Care Management Observation Report must be completed for Willowbrook Class members residing in certified settings.
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Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center
LIFEPlan announced it is joining ACANY in a partnership with the Kennedy Willis Center to expand and enhance services for Members.
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Life Plan Addendums
The Care Manager must ensure the Life Plan is revised when needed. The revision is created by making an addendum.
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SART Introduced
Effective January 25, 2024, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) will begin using the fully electronic Service Amendment Request Tool (SART) to replace the paper Service Amendment Request Form (SARF).
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