Medina County Providers
Weekly Information
October 21, 2020
Should any providers have questions or immediate needs, please email Provider Support by clicking below.
Cares Act: Deadline Approaching
Providers may be eligible for Cares Act – Coronavirus Relief Fund – Provider Relief Payments from the State of Ohio. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 30, 2020. Click the button below for more information. Please use Chrome to access the website.  
PPE Reminder
The Medina County Board of DD, along with the Ohio EMA, continues to secure limited supplies of critical PPE for the purpose of assisting providers in supporting a person who has tested positive and therefore has a sudden, unexpected need for greater protective equipment. If you find you are in need of critical PPE due to the person you support testing positive, or additional supplies for providing services in a healthy and safe manner, please contact the provider support email at providersupport@mcbdd.org.
Returning to Day Programs
Just a reminder: In order for individuals to return to day programs, everyone will need a Team Acknowledgement. Providers will need to include the SSA in these discussions, along with the person/family.
PAWS Requirements
Beginning on November 5, DODD will resume payment authorization for waiver services (PAWS) requirements for claims processing and reimbursement. This means that the authorization for services rendered on or after 11/5/2020 must be supported by a person's current PAWS plan for claims to be paid by DODD. Providers and county boards can prepare for this transition back to standard processing by reviewing current PAWS plans to ensure that authorized services are properly reflected. 
Supporting Youth
The MSY Training Series, Supporting Youth with Intensive and Complex Needs, has launched! In partnership with Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), DODD developed a 9 module training series to help increase the knowledge and skills for direct support professionals who are supporting youth with complex behavioral health needs.

The entire 9 module series can be accessed in the DODD learning management system. Anyone is welcome to set-up a profile and view the courses. Module 1 is available via YouTube, so anyone supporting youth across systems can easily access it. To access the entire training, click below.
Mask Reminder
In the second installment of Dr. Laura's Medical Moment, DODD's medical director talks about the importance of wearing a mask to prevent the spread of germs. 
New RFPs This Week
15 new RFPs were listed on the portal in the past week:
  • Adaptive Equipment/Tech - 1
  • Day Program - 1
  • HPC - 6
  • NMT - 5
  • Nursing - 1
  • Participant Directed HPC - 1

Login to view the open RFPs and see if you or your agency might be a good fit.
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.