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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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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
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HHS RESCINDS MEDICAID REGULATIONS
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DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION NEED HELP RECRUITING DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS,
FRONTLINE SUPERVIORS OR NURSES?
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OMIG REGULATIONS
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SENATE DEBACLE CONTINUES
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PANEL OF FIRE SAFETY EXPERTS TO CONVENE
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AGENCY INFORMATION FORM REMINDER
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SELF ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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NYSACRA News & Views
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Issue No. 93-09
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July 1, 2009
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Join the Direct Support Professional Alliance of New York State
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Greetings NYSACRA Members!
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HHS RESCINDS MEDICAID REGULATIONS
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Three of the four Medicaid regulations that were previously issued,
then were on moratoria, and set to expire on July 1, have been
rescinded. The fourth will be delayed in enforcement until June 30,
2010. These changes were announced 6/29/09 by Secretary Sebelius of
the Department of Health and Human Services. The rescinded
regulations address: school-based administrative costs and
transportation; outpatient hospital and clinic services limited to
what Medicare would cover; and restricting beneficiary access to
case management services. "These regulations, if left in place,
would have potentially adverse consequences for Medicaid
beneficiaries, some of our nation's most vulnerable people," said
Secretary Sebelius. |
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DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION NEED HELP RECRUITING DIRECT SUPPORT
PROFESSIONALS, FRONTLINE SUPERVIORS OR NURSES?
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Due to popular demand, NYSACRA has re-printed another 5,000 copies
of our "You Can Make A Difference: One Life at a Time" brochure. We
want to flood the places where people go looking for jobs with these
professionally made brochures. NYSACRA will distribute in quantities
of 100 to you on a first ask - first served basis. Check our
website,
www.nysacra.org to view these recruitment brochures. We ask you
to drop them off at your local One-Stop Career Centers, High
Schools, Community Colleges and places of worship, or use them at
Career Fairs. Please call 518-449-7551 or send an email to Joe
Macbeth at
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if you'd like to receive copies. Hurry while
supplies last; our first print lasted two weeks. |
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OMIG REGULATIONS
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On June 24, 2009 the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General
adopted long awaited New York State Title 18 part 521 regulations
that will take effect on July 1, 2009. They mandate that providers
receiving more than $500,000 in Medicaid funding have a compliance
program. Previously, the threshold set by the 2006 Deficit Reduction
Act was $5 million in Medicaid dollars in any 12 month period. Click
here for the complete regulations. |
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SENATE DEBACLE CONTINUES
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Following nine Extraordinary Sessions, a few appearances in court
and almost a dozen different affidavits, the State Senate has yet to
act on legislation in a manner which is not without question. Senate
Democrats this week approved several pieces of legislation which
were set to expire at the end of June; Senate Republicans vowed to
challenge the bills and Governor Paterson publically stated his
refusal to sign them. The two factions continue to cite the need for
consensus on an operating agreement; both short term and long term
agreements have been drafted, but not accepted as of yet by either
side. While the Senate looks forward to "breaking" for the Fourth of
July holiday, the Governor may continue to call Extraordinary
Sessions throughout the weekend. |
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PANEL OF FIRE SAFETY EXPERTS TO CONVENE
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OMRDD has formed a panel of statewide and national experts to
provide recommendations to the Commissioner on topics of site
selection, individual need-based fire safety features, preparing
clear evacuation plans, conducting effective fire drills, best
practices for testing fire safety equipment; and best practices for
staff training. Convening in July, the panel will address current
policies, procedures and practices in the areas of fire safety for
thoroughness and effectiveness, and will propose recommendations for
system-wide changes. There will be representation from the
not-for-profit provider community on the panel. |
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AGENCY INFORMATION FORM REMINDER
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Please complete the agency information form forwarded by mail and by
e-mail to your agency. This information is crucial for the
development of our membership directory that contains your agency's
key contacts and services. It also ensures that NYSACRA
communications are directed to the appropriate individual within
your agency. |
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SELF ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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"From Me to We," is the theme for this year's Statewide Conference,
to be held September 10, 11 and 12 at the Albany Marriott Hotel.
David Liscomb, President of the Self-Advocacy Association of New
York State said, "Our annual conference is the largest self-advocacy
event in the country and we couldn't do it without the help of
provider organizations who support self-advocates to attend. Thank
you!" The SANYS conference brochure and Souvenir Journal can be
downloaded at
www.sanys.org. |
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