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Family Forum: Open Question & Answer Session (6/14/22)
June 13, 2022
This forum will be an Open Question & Answer session featuring a panel of both ACA/NY staff and subject matter experts.
.. READ MORE>>Family Forum: Estate Planning 101 (5/11/22)
May 10, 2022
Please join us to learn more about Estate Planning, how it applies to people with Special Needs and their families, and how to get there. Let’s get prepared together!
.. READ MORE>>Family Forum: Self Direction 101 (5/3/2022)
April 19, 2022
We are excited to announce our next Member & Family Forum which will take place on Tuesday, May 3rd from 5PM to 6:30PM. Join us as Self Direction Broker, Donna Febo of My Applied Personal Supports LLC, gives an overview of the Self Direction program.
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Statewide CCO Family & Member Advisory Collaborative Responds to NYS Enacted Budget
April 12, 2022
The Statewide CCO Family and Member Advisory Collaborative stated,
“We thank Governor Hochul, her administration, and the State Legislature for the inclusion of the 5.4% Cost of Living Adjustment Increase and the bonus payments to service workers in the final NY FY2022 – 2023 budget…
.. READ MORE>>Family Forum: Introduction to Special Olympics New York (4/13/22)
April 4, 2022
As part of our partnership with Special Olympics New York, ACA/NY is thrilled to announce our upcoming Member & Family Forum, “Introduction to Special Olympics”! We will be joined by SONY’s Director of Programs – School & Community, who will discuss Special Olympics New York programs and how to become involved. The presentation will include information about upcoming local events.
.. READ MORE>>Family Forum: Preparing For the End of Medicaid Extensions (4/14/22)
April 1, 2022
We are pleased to announce that our next Member & Family Forum! Join us as Joseph Lach, Assistant Director of Eligibility, and Megan Porter, Assistant Director for Provider Relations discuss what members can do to prepare for the end of COVID-19 Medicaid extensions. Ample time will be provided to answer questions following the presentation.
.. READ MORE>>Family Forum: Preparing For the End of Medicaid Extensions (3/23/22)
March 18, 2022
Please join us as Jo-Anne Brown, Director of Revenue Cycle, and Joseph Lach, Assistant Director of Eligibility, discuss what members can do to prepare for the end of COVID-19.
.. READ MORE>>Family Forum: Financial Strategies for Families with Special Needs Loved Ones (2/23/22)
February 14, 2022
Our next Family Forum will take place on February 23rd at 3:30PM and will feature a guest presentation by agents from New York Life. They will discuss common parent concerns and considerations to make when planning for the financial future of a person with special needs.
.. READ MORE>>Family Forum: COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters- What You Need to Know (2/22/22)
February 13, 2022
ACA/NY is happy to announce our next Family Forum, COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters- What You Need to Know, will feature a guest presentation from Saindyse Germain, RN, MSN, CDP, CNE from Germain Consulting Services, PLLC where she will discuss what you need to know about COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters.
.. READ MORE>>Family Forum: Future Planning (English, Spanish, & Chinese)
December 8, 2021
Join us on December 8th as we revisit the topic of Future Planning! Paola Martinez Boone, Social Worker from the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest will be discussing guardianship, assessing decision making capacity, financial planning and much more.
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