In this Round Up:
- OPRA Leadership Change
- DODD Rules Under Review
- Daily Billing Unit Webinars
- Electronic Visit Verification
- Request for MUI Training Topics
- Blossom Hill Celebrates 50 Years
- Health Insurance Open Enrollment
- ODHP Survey
- 2018 Fall Conference and Awards Ceremony
- CMS Region V Summit
- Upcoming Events
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Has your agency recently been featured in your local media outlets for your hard work? We want to hear about it and include it in the next Round Up!
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DODD Rules Under Development
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The
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities posted notice about their intent to hold a public hearing on
November 16th, 2018. The public hearing is intended to solicit feedback regarding changes to 18 home and community-based waiver rules on
assistive technology, remote supports, level one payment limitations, the homemaker/personal care daily billing unit, community transition services and major unusual incidents.
You can learn more
here
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If you have any questions about the changes or would like to provide feedback to be included in OPRA's comments, please email them to
OPRA Policy Analyst Christine Touvelle
by November 15th, 2018.
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Daily Billing Unit Webinars
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As part of the proposed changes to the daily unit for homemaker/personal care billing, the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is hosting webinars for providers on the new rate calculation tool scheduled for November 13th and December 13th. Learn more about the webinars and register
here.
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Electronic Visit Verification
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Federal Update:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting a nationwide call scheduled for
Wednesday N
ovember 7, 2018 from
1 PM till 3 PM. If you are not able to join the call, information will be uploaded
here shortly after the call.
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Call-in Information:
Participant Dial-In Number:
1-(800)-837-1935
Conference ID: 33979177
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State Update
: Implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) in selected Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)-administered services is delayed to
August 5th, 2019. Agencies can begin signing up for training in April of 2019 and training commences in May of 2019. If you have any questions on the implementation of EVV in DODD-administered services, please email
Christine Touvelle.
OPRA is closely watching the evolution of
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) on both a federal and state level.
Monitor the development of EVV in Ohio on OPRA's
EVV web page.
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Major Unusual Incident Training Request
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The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is soliciting provider input for upcoming trainings on various Major Unusual Incident (MUI) processes. Questions and input should be submitted to DODD's Training Team by November 16th.
From DODD: "The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is creating a training about Major Unusual Incidents (MUI) investigations, the MUI investigation process, and the role of investigative agents. If you are direct service provider, please help by sharing what questions you have about MUI investigations and what questions would you ask an investigative agent if you had the chance."
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OPRA Member Blossom Hill Celebrates 50 Years
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On October 26th, OPRA's Anita Allen and Jeff Davis attended OPRA Member Blossom Hill’s 50
th anniversary gala. At the event, Jeff and Anita honored Executive Director Lynne Urbanski with a surprise
Inspirational Leadership
Award sponsored by OPRA. Blossom Hill staff and representatives of the Cuyahoga and Summit County Boards of DD spearheaded the “secret” campaign to recognize Lynne's passion and leadership. You can read their testimonials
here. Thank you Lynne, for all that you do! You are a tremendous advocate, leader and friend. And, congratulations to Blossom Hill staff, board and residents on your 50
th anniversary!
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Jeff Davis, Lynne Urbanski, Anita Allen
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Health Insurance Open Enrollment Began November 1st
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Open Enrollment for the individual health insurance exchange began on November 1st. Many of your direct support professionals are likely eligible for premium subsidies or for Medicaid Expansion coverage. We encourage you to share these resources with your staff who may not be receiving health insurance through your agency. Open enrollment ends on December 15, 2018.
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Ohio Disability and Health Program Survey
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The Ohio Disability and Health Program (ODHP), administered by The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, is seeking input from providers
to develop a needs assessment to inform their wellness initiatives for the next year. ODHP is attempting to design health resources that provider organizations can offer to adults with disabilities and direct support staff to assist with health education and setting/achieving self-directed health goals. Find the survey
here
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For more information on ODHP and their wellness initiatives, please contact
Ann Robinson.
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OPRA Fall Conference and Awards Ceremony
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Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, or exhibited at the 2018 OPRA Fall Conference and Awards Ceremony! We are so thankful for your support and hope found your time at the conference valuable. We can't wait to see you in the spring!
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OPRA staff, along with self-advocates, families, and county board representatives recently met with
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) officials and peers from
Region V States. The Summit is designed to bring emerging issues and innovative solutions to federal administrators. This year's Summit is focusing on the workforce shortage, technology-based supports, and the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV).
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11/12: Veterans Day- Office Closed
11/22: Thanksgiving- Office Closed
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The OPRA Staff would like to wish you a happy early Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for your continued support and the work you do for individuals with disabilities!
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