Self-Direction Drop-In Session | Roles, Budgets & Getting Started in NY

What does the Self-Direction process look like in New York State, and how do families, brokers, care managers, and Fiscal Intermediaries work together? Hosted by Jenny Young from LIFEPlan CCO and Advance Care Alliance of New York (ACANY), this virtual drop-in session reviews the basics of Self-Direction services and the roles of the “Circle of Support.” This webinar is designed for: • Families and members • Support Brokers • Care Managers • Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs) • Providers supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) Topics Covered: • Roles and responsibilities within the Circle of Support • The Care Manager’s role in Self-Direction • Broker and Fiscal Intermediary responsibilities • Startup budget approvals and onboarding • Adding services to the Life Plan • Budget planning and reimbursements • Collaboration agreements between CCOs and providers • DSNY provider directory resources • Common Self-Direction questions and troubleshooting Important Reminders: • Families should not pay out-of-pocket for services before budget approval • Care Managers help guide the person-centered planning process • Collaboration between providers, brokers, and families is key to successful outcomes This session also includes a live Q&A discussing: • Transitioning current services into Self-Direction • Common reasons services are removed from budgets • Reimbursable items and approvals • FI onboarding processes About LIFEPlan CCO and ACANY 👇 LIFEPlan CCO and Advance Care Alliance New York (ACANY) support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across New York State by helping them find, coordinate, and access services that support health, independence, and community living. Through care management, education, advocacy, and community partnerships, we help individuals and families navigate the disability service system and connect to the supports they need. 👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel-    / @ccanycommunity   💡Learn More & Get Support 👉LIFEPlan CCO- https://lifeplanccony.com/ 👉Advance Care Alliance New York (ACANY)-https://acany.org/ 👉Knowledge Center- https://knowledgecenterny.com/ 👉Disability Services NY (DSNY)- https://www.disabilityservicesny.org/ 👉My Choice Supplemental Needs Trust- https://mychoicetrust.org/ 👉Community Networking Events- https://acany.org/community-networkin... Connect With Us - LIFEPlan CCO 👉Facebook-   / lifeplanccony   👉Instagram-   / lifeplanccony   👉LinkedIn-   / lifeplanccony   Connect With Us – Advance Care Alliance New York (ACANY) 👉Facebook-   / advancecareallianceny   👉Instagram-   / aca__ny   👉LinkedIn-   / advance-care-alliance