CCO ENROLLMENT, SERVICE AUTHORIZATIONS, AND PHE ENDING Tuesday, May 23 | 3-4:30 p.m. Please join us as we provide updates on the unwinding PHE flexibilities and resuming Medicaid recertifications. We will also cover the steps to enrolling in a CCO, how the process differs for adults and children, and common challenges which lead to delays. […]

Learn about Medicaid Recertification Join the Member and Family Forum on Medicaid Recertification on Tuesday, May 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. Register Now Members of ACA/NY have Medicaid insurance, which allows them to qualify for disability services. All members are eligible for Medicaid because of their disability or income. Each year cases are reviewed […]

The Life Plan Development Process Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 3-4:30 p.m. The life plan represents a comprehensive living document created as the result of a person-centered planning process directed by the member, with assistance, as needed by a representative(s) identified by the member. The life plan is an understandable and personal plan for implementing […]

NY ABLE – Save What You Need, Protect What You Have Tuesday, April 18, 6 p.m. The New York Achieving a Better Life Experience (NY ABLE) program is designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, independence, and quality of life. Learn how this plan can supplement benefits from programs like Medicaid, SSI, and private […]

Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m Learn how a guardian can help protect the interests of an intellectually or developmentally disabled adult and make decisions for them when they cannot do so for themselves. Presenter Johanna O’Brien, Special Projects Coordinator for NYS Surrogate’s Court, will walk you through the 17-A Guardianship process, from preparation to […]

Welcome New Members! Join the New Member Orientation on March 15, 2023 at 7pm virtually! New members and their families can attend to learn what to expect in the first 90 days of Care Management services. Topics include: What to Expect in the First Three Months Life Plan Development HCBS Waiver Application OPWDD Programs & Services […]

Learn about Disability Comprehensive Assessments Review the comprehensive assessments that Care Managers complete to serve their members. Learn about the Developmental Disabilities Profile (DDP-2), Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), Coordinated Assessment System (CAS), Level of Care Eligibility Determination (LCED) Form, and the Personal Assessment Tool for Health and Services (PATHS). We hope you […]

Plan for Your Child’s Future Member and Family Forum on Future Planning Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | 3:00-4:00pm Plan for your child’s future and learn about Financial Planning, Assessing Decision Making Capacity, Guardianship and much more!  Visit the Knowledge Center for more future planning resources. Featured Speaker Paola Martinez  Boone, MSW, Senior Advocate/Disability Justice Program at NYLPI […]