Medina County Providers
Weekly Information
November 18, 2020
Should any providers have questions or immediate needs, please email Provider Support by clicking below.
Please Read
Please read the article below regarding the Return to Payment Authorization for Waiver Services (PAWS) and the AAI PAWS Override for Acuity C Restart Rate.
Apply Now: CARES Act Grant
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) will award up to $25 million in federal CARES Act grants to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and at-risk Ohioans. Applications will be accepted until November 27.
Any grants awarded may be applied to remaining unemployment charge balances and/or can serve as a refund of such charges incurred due to COVID-19. If taken as a refund, the grants may be applied toward operational expenses.
Apply Now: Small Business Relief
The Small Business Relief Grant provides a $10,000 grant to small businesses with at least one but no more than 25 employees. The grant funding will help businesses pay for a variety of expenses, including mortgage or rent payments; utility payments; salaries, wage, or compensation for employees and contractors; business supplies or equipment; and other costs. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Waiver Management/Billing Training
Join Kristi Black from Nineteen Services, an Ohio HCBS waiver provider partner for compliance and financial consulting, on December 9 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. as she discusses waiver management for residential and ADS providers and answers questions about waiver billing.
 
If you are interested in this training, please email Tiffany Ziegler, Training and Compliance Specialist, at tziegler@mcbdd.org.
Nursing Assistance
In recognizing that providers are facing very difficult staffing issues amid COVID-19, DODD has pulled together a list of all certified waiver nurses and state plan nurses as a resource for those who are experiencing issues staffing nursing services. If you need assistance in finding nursing resources, please contact Pam Wheeler, Health Services Coordinator, at pwheeler@mcbdd.org or 330-725-7751 ext. 234.
Take Precaution, Be Alert
We have recently had a provider experience vandalism to their fleet of vans. The vans were parked in a well-lit area, however, catalytic converters were stolen out of a number of vehicles. This is not the first time this has happened in the county, so please take any precautions and remain on alert.
COVID-19 Resources
Positive COVID-19 cases in Medina County have been spiking, and we want to continue to encourage everyone to remain safe as they work with individuals in their homes and in the community. The Long Term Services and Supports Toolkit Toolkit and Companion Guidance below may be used to assist in making decisions about the care provided, decisions regarding isolation and quarantine, and the type of supplies that may need to be available during critical times. For directive related to a specific case, please contact the Medina County Health Department.  
Your Health is Important
If you are interested in receiving your flu shot this year, please follow below for local vaccine options.

  • Walgreens Pharmacy - Schedule or walk-in.
  • Discount Drug Mart - Available daily. Walk-ins welcome.
  • Giant Eagle Pharmacy - While an appointment is not needed, it is asked that you contact the pharmacy with your desired date and time so they can have your vaccination ready for you when you arrive.
  • Walmart Pharmacy - Save time by scheduling your flu shot.
  • CVS Pharmacy - Schedule or walk-in.
  • Costco Pharmacy - Schedule your time or walk-ins welcome; wait times may vary.
  • Medina County Health Department - Available by appointment only. 
Refresh Yourself
Are you interested in revisiting past trainings and presentations? Check them out now by heading over to MCBDD's YouTube page for a list of previous training recordings, or by clicking the button below.
New RFPs This Week
14 new RFPs were listed on the portal in the past week:

  • HPC - 5
  • NMT - 3
  • Nursing - 2
  • Other - 2
  • Participant Directed HPC - 2

Login to view the open RFPs and see if you or your agency might be a good fit.
A Message from Management
Service and Support Administration Message from Joelyn Karlson:
This year has been a lot, and probably more stressful than we could have imagined. However, the work that has been done by our DSPs has shown us day after day that they are here to help, selflessly. Take a few minutes to read this message from Joelyn, and know that we appreciate you and the work that you do, DSPs!
The mission of the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is to promote and empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and socialize as citizens in the community.