Good afternoon:
OPWDD has posted to its website a “Statement Regarding the Need for a Home and Community-Based Settings Transition Plan for OPWDD’s Care at Home (CAH) waivers (CAH III, IV and VI).” The purpose of this posting is to provide public notice and receive public comments for consideration regarding OPWDD’s CAH Waivers in relation to the CMS final rule on appropriate home or community based residential settings, which took effect on March 17, 2014. NYS operates several waivers for children, under the age of 18, including three waivers operated by OPWDD, known as Care at Home (CAH III, IV, and VI) for children with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs. This statement is posted for public comment until October 31, 2014 and can be accessed at: http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/node/5735