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01 December 2012

Weekly Update from Alliance BHC


Here is the link for this week's Alliance newsletter - http://www.alliancebhc.org/wp-content/uploads/November-30-2012.pdf

...and here are a few highlights to note:

1. Alliance Announces MCO Delay
Alliance has submitted a request to NC DHHS for a 30-day delay in its start date as a managed care organization responsible for the implementation of the Medicaid 1915 (b)/(c) waivers. The new start date will be February 1, 2013. To access a press release, click:  http://www.alliancebhc.org/news/alliance-announces-delay-in-managed-care-implementation

Cumberland and Johnston Timetable
Alliance will initiate management of IPRS and locally-funded services for Cumberland County on December 17. The start date for Johnston County has been shifted to January 1.

2.  NC Innovations Individual and Family Guide
The Alliance NC Innovations Individual and Family Guide 2013 is available in English and Spanish on the Alliance website. To access these and other NC Innovations information and resources, click:

3. Innovations Plus Community Forum
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare is working with the NC Department of Health and Human Services to improve the system of services offered to people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities who have CAP-I/DD now and will transition to the NC Innovations 1915(c) waiver in early 2013. The goal of this program is to create a fairer system and to ensure that people get the right amount of supports for their needs.

Thursday, December 13, 2012, 6:00-7:30pm
Alliance Corporate Office, 4600 Emperor Boulevard Room 105, Durham

To learn more about Innovations Plus, please join us at this meeting.  Alliance and DHHS staff will make presentations along with guest speakers from the Human Services Research Institute, which is assisting us with the program. For additional information, contact your I/DD Care Coordinator or Suzanne Goerger at (919) 651-8474.

4. ...and as always, check out the newsletter for calendar dates of Alliance CFAC meetings and are listed below for your convenience, too:

Alliance CFAC Meetings
    Alliance Corporate Office 4600 Emperor Boulevard Durham
    First Monday in February, April, June, August, October and December at 5:30pm

Alliance Durham CFAC Subcommittee Meetings
TROSA 1820 James Street Durham
First Monday in January, March, May, July, September and November at 5:30pm

Alliance Wake CFAC Subcommittee Meetings
401 E. Whitaker Mill Road Raleigh
Second Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November at 5:30pm

Hope to see you THIS Monday at Alliance CFAC meeting at 6400 Emperor Blvd in Durham at 5:30pm!

25 June 2012

Mecklenburg Co. Waiver Extentions


MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Area Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services
June 19, 2012
PROVIDER HOT SHEET
 
 
⇒ CAP I/DD Waiver - The North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance has been notified that the current CAP MR/DD Waiver will be extended beyond the planned 6/28/12 end date. Therefore, implementation of the CAP I/DD Waiver will be delayed until further notification. Targeted Case Managers should advise participants and families of this notice. Updated information is anticipated in the coming week and will be communicated through the Hot Sheet. Please note that this change has no bearing on the scheduled implementation of the Innovations Waiver in January 2013.
 
 
MECKLENBURG COUNTY
Area Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services
June 25, 2012
PROVIDER HOT SHEET
 
 
⇒ CAP I/DD Waiver - The North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance has been notified that the current CAP MR/DD Waiver will be extended beyond the planned 6/28/12 end date. Therefore, implementation of the CAP I/DD Waiver will be delayed until further notification. Targeted Case Managers should advise participants and families of this notice. Updated information is anticipated in the coming week and will be communicated through the Hot Sheet. Please note that this change has no bearing on the scheduled implementation of the Innovations Waiver in January 2013.