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End of Appendix K Flexibilities and ADM Revisions: A yield sign that says "changes ahead" appears before a blue, sunny sky.

November 22, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod Providers

ADDITIONAL END OF PHE GUIDANCE

OPWDD announced its updated guidance on the end of Appendix K flexibilities and ADM revisions effective as of November 11, 2023.

November 21, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod Stories

Committed to Helping Finn Move

Care Manager Ginger Record is helping Finn, age 11, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy with his mobility.

Survive and thrive the holidays; A close up shows snowflakes.

November 20, 2023 Alexa Aiello NewsLeave a Comment on Survive and Thrive During the Holidays

Survive and Thrive During the Holidays

If you are looking to survive and thrive during the holidays, there are things you can do to lessen stress.

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October 23, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod Providers

Waiver Services Flexibilities End

Changes 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…

A teenage boy leans his head against Tekeysha Hendricks who earned the Exceptional Care Management Service Award.

October 11, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod News, StoriesLeave a Comment on Exceptional Care Management Service Award 2023

Exceptional Care Management Service Award 2023

Tekeysha 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…

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September 27, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Dream Team

Dream Team

LIFEPlan 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,…

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September 26, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on OPWDD Announcement

OPWDD Announcement

Using 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…

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September 11, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod ProvidersLeave a Comment on When a Member needs a new residence

When a Member needs a new residence

Learn 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…

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September 6, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod Stories

When the bus no longer comes

Making 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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August 31, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on LIFEPlan joins “Think Differently”

LIFEPlan joins “Think Differently”

LIFEPlan’s Shailene Fellows, Southern Tier Regional Liaison/Member and Family Advisory Council Member, and Care Manager Aysha Webster Peterson met Congressman Marco Molinaro at his Think DIFFERENTLY Field Day on August 30 at Arnold Park in Vestal, NY. Individuals of all…