1115 Workforce Program – Career Pathways Training Career Pathways Training is an education and training program authorized under the 1115 NYHER Waiver. There are three approved categories of workers authorized to participate in the program – nursing, professional technical, or…
Continue Reading "1115 Workforce Program – Career Pathways Training"1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver Updates The NYS DOH 1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver launched with nine regional Social Care Networks (SCNs) on January 1, 2025. It’s not too late to connect with your…
Continue Reading "1115 New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Waiver Updates"The My Choice Supplemental Needs Community Trust The My Choice Community Trust mission is to protect and provide resources to assist people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in living their most healthy and meaningful lives, by safeguarding their assets…
Continue Reading "Coming Soon – The My Choice Supplemental Needs Community Trust"Newly Amended CRO Process Effective December 19, 2024, OPWDD released an Administrative Memorandum (ADM) detailing the newly amended Certified Residential Opportunity (CRO) process. This ADM clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of OPWDD staff, residential provider agencies, and Care Managers.…
Continue Reading "OPWDD Certified Residential Opportunities Updates"Care Managers and Providers Working Together Liann M. Dennis, Quality Compliance Investigations Specialist of People’s Arc of Suffolk, shared a wonderful example of Person-Centered Engagement between their organization and ACANY. ACANY Care Manager Helen Mostacero supports a member named Gio…
Continue Reading "Member Success Story"Providing Resources for People with IDD In 2023, Section § 33.28 of the New York State Mental Hygiene Law was enacted to establish the IDD Ombudsman to provide independent, conflict-free Ombudsman services to assist people with developmental disabilities. OPWDD recently…
Continue Reading "OPWDD Announces New Ombuds Program"Request for Services Application Now Available Is your organization interested in becoming a Home Enabling Supports provider? OPWDD is now accepting Request for Services applications with a deadline of January 20, 2025. Home Enabling Supports are available for people enrolled…
Continue Reading "Home Enabling Supports"Link to Better Health can help adults with IDD improve their health through education and support in accessing needed healthcare services.
Continue Reading "IDD and Health"SCNs will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of Health-Related Social Need (HRSN) services to Medicaid members.
Continue Reading "1115 NYHER Waiver Update"The Care Connection team supports prospective members and families during each step of the enrollment process.
Continue Reading "CCO Enrollment Process"
