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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Reasonable Indication of Need for Services
On July 17, 2023, OPWDD released an Administrative Directive (ADM) regarding HCBS Waiver enrollment for Members dependent on age-related services for the authorization of community-based habilitation 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
ACANY announced it is joining LIFEPlan 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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Gifting Grant Ideas
ACANY is gifting you information on available grants that may align with your services and mission.
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Thank you Providers!
The Provider Relations team would like to thank our Provider partners who joined us for our inaugural Provider Fairs.
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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.
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Waiver Services Flexibilities End
Waiver Services flexibilities end with the end of the public health emergency and Appendix K on November 11, 2023.
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