[Nfbk] Fwd: Medicaid Waiver Changes - Invitation to Community Forums

[Cathy Jackson]

Read below about the Medicade Waver changes forum.
Cathy

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> From: "Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK)" <J


> Subject: FW: Medicaid Waiver Changes - Invitation to Community Forums
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> FYI
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> From: Adrienne Grizzell [mailto:adrienne at grizzell.org] 
> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 2:18 AM
> Subject: Medicaid Waiver Changes - Invitation to Community Forums
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> FYI from Kentucky Self-Advocates for Freedom—PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES:
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> Please distribute widely!
> Medicaid Waiver Changes - Notice of Community Forums
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> Because of changes in federal rules related to Medicaid, Kentucky’s Medicaid Waiver Programs will soon be undergoing numerous changes.  Changes are intended to improve the lives of people with disabilities through better community living.  Changes will be made over the next 5 years, and will apply to all waivers, including the Home and Community-Based Services, Supports for Community Living, Michelle P., Acquired Brain Injury & Acquired Brain Injury Long Term Care.
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> If you are an individual with a disability or a family member, you are invited to a Community Forum to learn more.
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> ·         February 17, 2015, 3-5PM EST, Big Sandy Area Development District, 110 Resource Court, Prestonsburg, KY
> ·         February 19, 2015, 3-5PM EST, Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd., Florence, KY
> ·         February 24, 2015, 3-5PM CST, Four Rivers Behavioral Health, 425 Broadway Street, Paducah, KY
> ·         February 26, 2015, 3-5PM CST, LifeSkills, Inc., 380 Suwannee Trail Street, Bowling Green, KY
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> These forums will be an opportunity to learn and give feedback.  There will be a 30-minute presentation by representatives of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, followed by a group discussion. 
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> The forums are presented by the Community Integration Subcommittee of the Kentucky Commission on Services & Supports for Individuals with Intellectual &  Other Developmental Disabilities (HB 144 Commission).
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> In Central KY, individuals & family members are invited to attend next HB 144 Commission Meeting, on Thursday, March 5, 1-4:30 pm EST, at the Capitol Annex, Room 113 in Frankfort. Presentation & Public Comments Period will be the last item on the agenda.
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> For more information about upcoming waiver changes, visit http://chfs.ky.gov/dms/ or http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Long-Term-Services-and-Supports/Home-and-Community-Based-Services/Home-and-Community-Based-Services.html
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> Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities, 32 Fountain Place, Frankfort, KY  40601,  www.kyccdd.com
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> For more information or to request a disability-related accommodation, contact: shelley.runkle at ky.gov or (502) 782-8604.
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> PLEASE FORWARD THIS NOTICE TO OTHERS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED!
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