Marking the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act Celebrations across New York State marked the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law 33 years ago, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. At the…
Continue ReadingHelping a loved one through an addiction is never easy. Families are a huge part of a person’s recovery. Here are some addiction resources.
Continue ReadingStacey Weimer, 35, a LIFEPlan member from the Mohawk Valley Region, is among 19 New Yorkers named to Special Olympics USA, the national team.
Continue ReadingPromoting Change Through Personal Advocacy Care Manager Susan Reichard is helping Kayla with Core Service: Comprehensive Transitional Care. LIFEPlan Member Kayla McKeon is described by her Care Manager, Susan Reichard, as fierce. “There’s nothing Kayla can’t do once she puts…
Continue ReadingJuly Marks the Signing of the American Disabilities Act The American Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed in the White House on July 26, 1990. It marked an important day for the IDD community. The Act attempted to prevent discrimination against…
Continue ReadingSPECIFICS ON THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR CARE MANAGERS When a Care Manager is notified of an incident, they need specific details to report the incident to the CCO’s Incident Management Department. Date of the incident or approximate date Allegation…
Continue ReadingOn January 30, 2023, the White House announced that the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end on May 11, 2023. With the end of the PHE, some of the ways we have been able to work together and communicate…
Continue ReadingThe COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has ended, which means how LIFEPlan works and communicates with Members will change. So here is some important information to know. Changes to Telehealth Starting May 11, 2023, Members will be required to meet…
Continue ReadingMember shines on radio show Jolie Peters is helping Cheyenne Stanely with LIFEPlan’s Core Services: Referral to Community Supports and Comprehensive Transitional Care. Tune into Froggy 97, a radio station out of Watertown, NY, and you may hear Garth Brooks…
Continue ReadingHow are service authorization requests handled? All eligible Members who wish to receive OPWDD HCBS waiver services must receive authorization from their local Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO) before a service can be rendered. How are services authorized? Services are…
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