Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world would do this, it would change the earth. ~ William Faulkner
WHO ARE WE?
The Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council is an association of parents, advocates, consumers and professionals concerned with the needs of people with developmental disabilities who reside in the Bronx. Through our Executive Board, Standing Committees and Special Events, we provide a forum for the discussion of issues, provide information and support to families, and advocate for the social and economic issues that affect the quality of life of the people we serve.
The council acts in an advisory capacity to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, identifying unmet needs and reviewing service proposals. We provide representation to the InterAgency Councilof Developmental Disabilities Agencies and work in cooperation with New York City's other four Borough Councils as well as other advocacy and planning groups.
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Bronx DD Council’s Annual Award Dinner
The Bronx DD Council’s Annual Award Dinner is scheduled for Thursday June 13, 2013 at Maestros Caterers, 1703 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx NY 10462 from 6 to 10 PM.
Please download this document below, make check payable to Bronx DD Council and return your reservation form and check to:
Mary K. St. Mark, c/o IAHD, 3625 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, (718) 920-0806
http://www.bronxddcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Awards-Dinner-Registration.doc
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Thanks to all who braved the snow to attend the Legislative Breakfast on Friday. The breakfast was a wonderful success because you were there.
This article appeared in today’s Daily News. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/bronx-pols-vow-push-restored-funding-state-budget-article-1.1283410
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New Medicaid Procedures for Transportation to Medical related appointments::
Welcome to the LogistiCare website for New York City Medicaid enrollees, medical practitioners and non-emergency medical transportation providers. The New York State Department of Health has contracted with LogistiCare to manage Medicaid non-emergency medical transportation services (NEMT) in New York City.
For Details on scheduling your trip, please click on Enrollees, then click on FAQ's
http://www.nycmedicaidride.net/en-us/home.aspx
PS: Always have your Medicaid Card ready when calling & always ask for your confirmation number!!
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Well, It’s now going to be a 1915 b/c waiver...
06/06/12
During discussions with CMS in May, OPWDD determined that a combination of a 1915 b and 1915 c waiver will provide the flexibility needed to redesign the delivery system to provide person-centered, need-focused supports and services as outlined under the People First Waiver. Therefore, OPWDD will pursue a combination of these two types of waivers rather than an 1115 Research and Demonstration Waiver. The 1915 b waiver agreement will authorize creation of a managed care service delivery system for individuals with developmental disabilities, while a new 1915 c waiver (like the current 1915 c Home and Community Based Services Waiver) will establish the specific supports and services that will be provided. With this decision, OPWDD has a clear path forward to establish these two complementary agreements and pursue the system improvements outlined in 2011 by the People First Waiver design teams. The reforms will include creating a managed care delivery system; development of more flexible, person-centered, community-based supports and services; coordination of comprehensive services; and improved quality measurement and transparency. OPWDD and CMS are now working to determine a timeline for establishing the new waiver agreements.
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New York to Pursue 1115 Waiver (Check out our "1115 Waiver" under the "Resources" page for all the Latest Breaking News)
New York State is in the process of developing an 1115 Medicaid waiver specifically targeted at individuals with developmental disabilities. By providing services through an 1115 waiver rather than a 1915 (c) waiver, New York seeks to improve "coordination of care across the state’s numerous service systems that support individuals with developmental disabilities, replacing a large portion of institutional care with an unprecedented range of effective, community based, person-centered services, and reforming the financial platform to support such community based services, thereby enhancing the quality of their lives," according to a concept paper recently released by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
