Self-Direction
With more people choosing to self-direct, it is important to understand the service model and what everyone’s role is in the process.
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Understand Link to Better Health
The Link to Better Health program helps eligible individuals receive 90 days of free support to connect with healthcare services.
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The Life Plan Process
In keeping with 2018-ADM-0R62 and feedback from Providers, we updated our Life Plan Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
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Help Make Waiver Amendment Equitable for People with IDD
The New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) 1115 Waiver Amendment is effective until March 31, 2027, when the existing 1115 Waiver expires.
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Family Support Services
Family Support Services is a resource available to families to enhance their ability to provide in-home care to their loved ones with IDD.
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Reasonable Indication of Need for Services
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.
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The CMOR
The Care Management Observation Report must be completed for Willowbrook Class members residing in certified settings.
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Expanded Partnership with Kennedy Willis Center
ACANY announced it is joining LIFEPlan in a partnership with the Kennedy Willis Center to expand and enhance services for Members.
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Life Plan Addendums
The Care Manager must ensure the Life Plan is revised when needed. The revision is created by making an addendum.
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SART Introduced
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).
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