September 2023 Newsletter

Your monthly dose of "Answers, Help, & Hope"!

In The Spotlight:

Virginia Budget Negotiators Have Announced a DEAL!

While the full details of the budget agreement still are not public, a promise of a rebate has been released. As details are made public we will post them on social media, follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay in the know!

You're Invited!

Let's join together to advocate, dance, and eat wedding cake in Washington, DC! On Wednesday, September 13th you are cordially invited to a mass commitment ceremony performance for disabled marriage equality! Wear your festive wedding attire and join in to stand up and speak out! For more information about this great opportunity use the link below. RSVP is required for this free event.

RSVP Today

Meet the Candidates!

Candidate forums will be held in September and October to allow you to hear from candidates hoping to serve you in the Virginia General Assembly. The timetable for all of the forums along with a link to register for as many as you would like can be found on the Arc of Northern Virginia's website. A big turnout shows our candidates that the disability community is paying attention and is interested in their efforts.

View the Schedule & Register

MCO Updates

Special Open Enrollment

Did you know that if you recently were moved from Virginia Premier to Optima you qualify for a special Open Enrollment period? For more information visit the website below and learn more about what options are available for you.

Visit their Website

Fiscal Agent Updates

Consumer Direct Care

Network Virginia

The CDVA and Optima Health partnership may have caused some confusion regarding pay. Below you will find the 2023 calendar.

EVV Payroll Calendar

Frequently Forgotten

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission to help households that qualify pay for internet service and devices such as laptops and tablets.

Do I qualify?

Virginia Medicaid Waivers Discussion Group

Diving deeper into your questions and concerns!

The Designated Representative for Attendant Time Approval or Signatory Authority Role in CD Services

These are roles allowed by some fiscal agents (each fiscal agent has a different name for this role) where the Employer of Record can choose another person to help them with the responsibility of approving timesheets for the attendants payroll. If you are an Employer of Record and would like more information about how to allow someone to perform this role please reach out directly to the fiscal agent for more information. We would further like to clarify that allowing someone to take on this role does not create a relationship with them and the service facilitation company. Due to HIPAA and other legal requirements Moms In Motion will still only work directly with the Employer of Record on behalf of our clients.

PEATC: Youth Empowerment Transition Council (YET)

YET is PEATC’s Youth Empowerment Transition Council that empowers Virginia students with disabilities, ages 14-22, as they begin their transition from High School to Adulthood.

Click here to learn more!

Visit their website!

Resource Spotlight

Nicholas Thompson is an Adjunct Professor of Law and Co-Managing attorney of the Elder & Disability Law Clinic at William & Mary Law School!

He handles matters related to family and elder and disability law represents clients before circuit courts in guardianship and conservatorship matters and advises clients on wills issues.

To learn more about the services that Sandra L. Thompson & Associates provide watch our Voices In Motion: Community Resource Series W/ Nicholas Thompson!

Find more resources by using our "Resource List" found on our website!

What's Happening?

September 4th: Office Closed

September 9th: Brain Injury Services of Virginia Bike Festival

September 16th: The Big BUZZ -Free Parenting Event

Click the calendar to head to our website and learn about events near you!

Awareness Month

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Every 1 ½ minutes a child dies from cancer. That makes childhood cancer the leading non-communicable disease killer of children around the world, regardless of where they live.

Video: The Story of Elaina

App of The Month: The Duchenne Registry

The Duchenne Registry is the largest, most comprehensive registry for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. It is a central hub that brings together those living with Duchenne or Becker, along with their families and caregivers, to connect them with medical research, clinical care, clinical trials, and each other.