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.
Continue Reading "Reasonable Indication of Need for Services"The Care Management Observation Report must be completed for Willowbrook Class members residing in certified settings.
Continue Reading "The CMOR"ACANY announced it is joining LIFEPlan in a partnership with the Kennedy Willis Center to expand and enhance services for Members.
Continue Reading "Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center"The Care Manager must ensure the Life Plan is revised when needed. The revision is created by making an addendum.
Continue Reading "Life Plan Addendums"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).
Continue Reading "SART Introduced"ACANY is gifting you information on available grants that may align with your services and mission.
Continue Reading "Gifting Grant Ideas"The Provider Relations team would like to thank our Provider partners who joined us for our inaugural Provider Fairs.
Continue Reading "Thank you Providers!"OPWDD announced its updated guidance on the end of Appendix K flexibilities and ADM revisions effective as of November 11, 2023.
Continue Reading "Additional End of PHE Guidance"Waiver Services flexibilities end with the end of the public health emergency and Appendix K on November 11, 2023.
Continue Reading "Waiver Services Flexibilities End"Learn more about the Certified Residential Opportunity (CRO) process and the Care Manager's role prior to referring a person to a new CRO.
Continue Reading "When a Member needs a new residence"
