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Five women stand near a promotional table for Autism.

December 5, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod ProvidersLeave a Comment on Thank you Providers!

Thank you Providers!

The Provider Relations team would like to thank our Provider partners who joined us for our inaugural Provider Fairs.

December 5, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod EventsLeave a Comment on Decision-Making Options

Decision-Making Options

Are you considering decision-making options? Supported Decision-Making is a powerful alternative to traditional guardianship.

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 ProvidersLeave a Comment on Additional End of PHE Guidance

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 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.

November 17, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on It’s Official

It’s Official

ACA/NY received recertification from OPWDD. Three elements were weighted and used to determine the final ACA/NY redesignation period.

Year in review: Two fingers change wooden blocks from year 2023 to 2024

November 10, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod Events, ProvidersLeave a Comment on LAST WEBINAR OF 2023 

LAST WEBINAR OF 2023 

Please join us for ACA/NY's last webinar of the year. CEO Nick Cappoletti will give a look-back in 2023 and a look-ahead to 2024.

November 7, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Care Manager is a Partner

Care Manager is a Partner

Care Manager Joanne Cuocco's work with the Probeyahn family demonstrates that as a Care Manager, you can be a partner.

Care Mangers volunteer: Three women of color smile bundled up for the cold.

October 30, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Care Managers Volunteer

Care Managers Volunteer

Care Managers volunteer their time at the Special Olympics October Invitational, helping Member competition in competitions.

Stacks of books and a pen appear need a document that reads "Member's Life Plan"

October 25, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod ProvidersLeave a Comment on Waiver Services Flexibilities End

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…

Two young independent women: A young black woman sits next two a young brown woman on a bench in a park. Both have the heads resting on their hands in the same fashion.

October 24, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Women Helping Women

Women Helping Women

Helping Two Young Women Become Independent Shiniqui is helping Mariam (above left) and Hanae (above right) with Core Competencies: Person and Family Support, Referral to Community Supports, and Comprehensive Transitional Care. Meet Shiniqui Coppage, a remarkable Care Manager who’s changing lives…