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November 3, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod EventsLeave a Comment on Member and Family Forums this fall

Member and Family Forums this fall

Who will be there for your loved one in the future? Creating your team starts today. Learn the differences between guardians, health care proxy, rep payees, and trustees.

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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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August 4, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Helping a family during their loss

Helping a family during their loss

Lisenny helps John after the loss of his father Lisenny Rodriguez is helping John Ortiz with core services: Comprehensive Care Management, Person and Family Support, and Referral to Community Supports. Lisenny became John’s Care Manager shortly after she came to…

May 19, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on We must continue to advocate

We must continue to advocate

ACA/NY CEO Nick Cappoletti Addresses the Bronx DD Council CEO Nick Cappoletti was the keynote speaker for the 35th Annual Family Support Conference hosted by the Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council on May 18. With over 300 in attendance, Nick shared…

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April 12, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod ProvidersLeave a Comment on CCO Enrollment Process

CCO Enrollment Process

Have questions about the CCO enrollment process? Provider agencies are one of several referral sources for CCO services. Here is information to share when speaking with potential members. Begin at the Front Door All applicants must start by going through…

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April 12, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod ProvidersLeave a Comment on Service Authorization Requests

Service Authorization Requests

How 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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