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Sean Delaney went to Washington D.C. to open the eyes of our Congressional leaders and to share stories of life as a Direct Support Professional serving people with developmental disabilities. Please watch Sean's music video, "Open Your Eyes" and share it with everyone you know, help tell their story.
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Upcoming Events
BUILDING A VISION FOR COMMUNITYJuly 11, 2008 Join us for an exciting day and a half conference to explore the impact of community and social capital.
July 10 & 11, 2008
The Saratoga Hilton
534 Broadway
Saratoga Springs NY
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News & Views: We Did It!! H.R. 5613 Passes the House! (4-24-2008) |
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Friday, 25 April 2008 |
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· WE DID IT!! H.R. 5613 PASSES THE HOUSE!
· NYS DOH MEDICAID UPDATE - DETAILS ON APG'S & MORE
· NYS OMRDD TASK FORCE ON SPECIAL NEEDS DENTISTRY
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NYSACRA News & Views
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Issue No. 20-08
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April 24, 2008
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Open Your Eyes! Watch it Now!
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NYSACRA Calendar
Executive Positions
Action Center
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Greetings NYSACRA Members!
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· WE DID IT!! H.R. 5613 PASSES THE HOUSE!
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The Medicaid Reg Moratoria Bill passed under Suspension of the Rules, with a voting margin large enough to override veto. The House voted 349 to 61 (with 24 members not voting) in the affirmative to suspend the rules and passed H.R. 5613 as amended. The 349 vote is a healthy margin over the required two-thirds majority to ensure support in the event of an expected Presidential veto. Thank you to everyone who responded to the NYSACRA Action Alerts. Your letters and phone calls made a difference! Check NYSACRA's website or Click Here for a link to the vote and to see how your U.S. Representative voted. The CMS Rules changes were opposed by the governors of all 50 states, state Medicaid directors and others. Now it's up to the U.S. Senate, and while both of our NY Senators are on S. 2819, it's not clear they can get a veto proof majority vote. |
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· NYS DOH MEDICAID UPDATE - DETAILS ON APG'S & MORE
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As you know, on April 1, 2008, the NYS Legislature approved the State Fiscal Year 2008-09 Health Budget. A new, six-part Special Edition of the DOH Medicaid Update provides the highlights of that Budget. Many of the provisions are subject to approval by the federal CMS. Additional information about the implementation of these provisions will be included in future issues of the Medicaid Update. It provides some detailed description of the changes to come regarding reductions in hospital inpatient rates and increases in outpatient rates, in keeping with NYS's plan to support quality care in outpatient settings and reduce avoidable hospitalizations. In addition, a new rate-setting methodology known as APGs, or "ambulatory patient groups" will replace the current flat per visit outpatient payment currently used in article 28 clinics; the amount paid will vary depending on intensity of services provided during the visit. See DOH website, http://www.nyhealth.gov or Click Here for a link to the Medicaid Update. |
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· NYS OMRDD TASK FORCE ON SPECIAL NEEDS DENTISTRY
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OMRDD's Task Force on Special Dentistry is dedicated to improving the equity, effectiveness, and efficiency of dental services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. If you missed this session at NYSACRA's Annual Conference, but have an interest in the topic, please contact OMRDD. They have a copy of the PowerPoint presentation used in the session, the Trainer's Manual and Workbook for the curriculum "Overcoming Obstacles to Dental Health," the accompanying CD, and a Caregiver's Guide for Dental Care Everyday. These materials convey the "how-to's" for regular oral hygiene in people with developmental disabilities, taking into account all of the special challenges that can make quality dental care so difficult to achieve. More information is also at http://www.omr.state.ny.us/hp_dentistry_index.jsp. |
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