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Do you work with disabled people? Were you ever trained on how to communicate or interact with a disabled person? No? Why do you think that is? Probably because disabled people are PEOPLE. Just like everyone else. You should talk and interact with a... read more
Download (717.77 KB) In April 2023, Applied Self-Direction held a member forum for Financial Management Services (FMS) members. During this forum, attendees identified ambiguities of Notice 2014-7, including the application of Notice 2014-7 for Home and Community-Based... read more
Download (315.48 KB) Self-Direction 101 is a training event exclusively available to members. This training is designed for members who are new to self-direction and those looking for a refresher on the basics. This training covers topics such as:
The evolution and... read more
We all agree that individuals with disabilities are entitled to receive support and that support should be in their homes and communities. So, it only makes sense we should be paying the best people to provide that support. In many instances, this... read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a plot device in the movies. Natural language processing (NLP) is the use of software to process, analyze, and understand written data – much like the plans and notes we collect on the people we support... read more
This is Ari's story. Ari is from Wolf Point, Montana located on the Fort Peck reservation. Ari, 27 years old, is a member of the Assiniboine tribe. At the age of 5, Ari was diagnosed and treated for leukemia. Following the treatment for leukemia,... read more
Thanks to the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, Expectations Matter offers free Person Centered Planning Training developed by, presented, and exclusively for people with disabilities and family members to support people in the lead of... read more
Rosie Bartel is a wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and advocate. Her activism has transformed patient-centered outcomes, benefiting people of all ages and all abilities. Rosie’s advocacy began in August of 2009, after she underwent a total right... read more
Gaining independence can be challenging for individuals who begin receiving waiver services at a young age, however, evolving from a participant to a leader of the person-centered planning process is possible. Using creativity, technology,... read more
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced two notices of proposed rulemaking: Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (“Access NPRM”) and Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality (“Managed Care NPRM”). While they are not... read more
Support brokers help people navigate self-direction while working through any challenges they may experience along the way. This session is designed for support brokers to expand their network, discover what support brokering looks like across the... read more
Respite care provides a break from caregiving for both the caregiver and the disabled individual and should be a meaningful experience for them and other family members. Respite Voucher Programs, frequently funded by state Lifespan Respite Care... read more
Download (6.35 MB) During this session, state administrators from Kentucky, Louisiana, and New Jersey take us “under the hood” of their self-direction program. Each state discusses best practices, lessons learned, and how they approach key issues such as Electronic... read more
Download (1010.47 KB) People with lived experience are in the best position to talk about the freedom and independence self-direction has brought to their lives. During this session, people who self-direct share their stories including:
how self-direction changed their... read more
Advocates are critical to strengthening self-direction programs. During this session, you will hear from advocacy groups in Maryland and New York that partnered with their program administrators to expand self-direction options. Learn how they... read more
A decade ago, UnitedHealthcare Community & State (UHCCS) formed the National Advisory Board (NAB) to serve as an independent advisory council to provide input to UnitedHealthcare in actively engaging members, providers, advocacy groups, and... read more
Download (840.8 KB) As an integral part of our Self-Direction Virtual Conference Series, vendors have the chance to demonstrate their products during our showcase. Applied Self-Direction does not endorse any particular showcase vendor or product.
Slides for the "Be a... read more
Download (380.62 KB) Electronic visit verification (EVV) implementation poses significant challenges to self-direction stakeholders but also presents opportunities for greater efficiency and transparency. Financial Management Services (FMS) providers typically play a... read more
Download (230.63 KB) In April 2022, the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) launched the Self-Direction Learning Collaborative. The Self-Direction Learning Collaborative brings together 22 teams representing 16 states over the... read more
Download (1.89 MB) Electronic visit verification (EVV) implementation poses significant challenges to self-direction stakeholders but also presents opportunities for greater efficiency and transparency. Financial Management Services (FMS) providers typically play a... read more
Download (460.2 KB) What Happens When a Caregiver is No Longer Capable or Alive to Administer the Self-Direct Model of Care? Rick Thompson, parent and the Executive Director of Champions Community Foundation and Rita Young, parent and private consultant, will discuss a... read more
Download (403.16 KB) Self-direction is used by a wide range of people, the majority of whom can clearly express their goals and preferences and actively participate in managing their plans. It is often thought that people with the most intensive support needs, e.g.,... read more
Download (4.63 MB) During this session, leaders from Elevance Health share best practices for implementing self-direction in a managed care environment. In particular, they discuss how managed care organizations (MCOs) can support self-direction by advancing data-... read more
Download (176.2 KB) In the last three years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has given new flexibilities to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to provide supplemental non-medical benefits that address long-term services and supports needs and social... read more
Download (1.56 MB) In FY2022, Veterans Affairs (VA) announced an ambitious plan to expand Veteran Directed Care (VDC) nationwide. Since then, important pieces of legislation have been passed and introduced including the PACT Act, Cleland-Dole Act, COMPACT Act, and the... read more
Download (489.05 KB) Rosie Bartel is a wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and advocate. Her activism has transformed patient-centered outcomes, benefiting people of all ages and all abilities. Rosie’s advocacy began in August of 2009 after she underwent a total right... read more
The ongoing direct care workforce shortage continues to create extraordinary challenges for people who rely on support to live independently. Self-direction offers a unique approach to alleviate strain on the professional direct care workforce by... read more
Download (1.59 MB) Medicaid does not pay the room and board costs for a Medicaid recipient receiving home and community-based services. However, under a specific area of Medicaid law, Medicaid will pay the proportionate room and board costs of a live-in personal care... read more
Download (295.63 KB) The Biden administration announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), which has been in place since January 2020, is set to end on May 11, 2023. During the PHE, many states used the Appendix K to modify or expand home and community-... read more
In December 2022, Applied Self-Direction held a Preparing for Year-End 2022 training for Financial Management Services providers in self-direction. The training covered:
Proper procedures for Form 941 completion and filing, including Schedule R for... read more
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