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January 2024
A $3.5 Million Dollar Investment In FSS Is On The Table
OPWDD has committed to an additional $3.5 million annual investment in Family Support Services (FSS) Programs across the State. To better understand and prioritize new FSS programs that are needed most, the Statewide FSS Committee needs your help. OPWDD has already established the amount of funding each local area will be receiving. Local FSS Advisory Councils will use the survey data to prioritize these allocations.
Please support local families by taking a few minutes to complete the anonymous survey below.
The survey closes on Wednesday, January 31st. Please share with anyone you feel should participate in this discussion!
November, 2022
Read our Individual Satisfaction Survey Results letter here!
September, 2022
Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Essential Plan Mandatory Renewal
Do you or a family member currently have health insurance through New York State Medicaid, Child Health Plus or the Essential Plan? When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends, New York State will resume eligibility reviews and renewals for people enrolled in these programs. This means you may need to take action to renew your health insurance or the insurance of your family members. Sign up for text alerts below.
Sign up to receive SMS/MMS Text alerts from NY State of Health so you don't miss important health insurance updates, including when it's time to renew your coverage.
To subscribe, text START to 1-866-988-0327.
January 26, 2022
Navigating OPWDD's Self Direction Program; Is It Right For Your Loved One
January 27, 2022
Check out this upcoming training on Agency 101: "Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Services"