New Resource Allocation Model & Service Array Update Call on 07/06/2021


Please join us Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. MST, for the Developmental Disability New Resource Allocation Model and Service Array Update Call. You may join via WebEx by clicking the following link:

https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e25b7f3ff1478b04e03b25ccb9acd4351

We recommend joining via the link above using a computer or smartphone rather than using the phone-in only option. Those who choose to use the phone only option will not have access to the chat feature for asking questions and providing comments.

If you are unable to join by clicking the link, copy and paste the link into your browser. If you receive an error message or a message stating the link is invalid, please exit your browser completely and try again, or try a different browser. If this does not resolve the issue you may have to call into the meeting using the information below. Any questions or comments will need to be emailed to the address indicated below.

AGENCY PROVIDERS: You may distribute this invitation to the appropriate staff within your agency. The invitation is for the date specified only. New meeting log-in links will be generated each week.

While this weekly call addresses the new resource allocation model and service array, we will continue to provide COVID-19 infection rate data and any applicable COVID-19 updates at the beginning of this call every other week.

All attendees are muted upon entry. Questions and comments may be entered into the Chat box. Due to the large number of attendees and comments, we will not be able to unmute lines during this call. Comments and questions may also be submitted to HCBSWaivers@dhw.idaho.gov.

To join by phone only, call the number below and enter the access code. As indicated, you will not be able to access the chat feature using this option.

US Toll

+1-415-655-0003

Access Code / Event Number: 177 236 4126

Event Password: 1234

Court Notice

K.W. v. Armstrong class action lawsuit

Read this notice carefully!

This is about the Medicaid program for adults with developmental disabilities in Idaho.

There is a class action lawsuit about that program.  The lawsuit is called K.W. v. Armstrong.  The lawsuit is in federal court in Idaho.

The lawsuit affects everyone who gets services in that Medicaid program. A group of lawyers helps argue for you. You do not have to pay these lawyers for their help. Instead, those lawyers are asking the Court to have the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare pay them for work they did recently.

Does the lawsuit affect you?

The class action lawsuit is about the Idaho Medicaid adult developmental disabilities program. If you are in that program or have applied to it, the lawsuit affects you.

What is happening in the lawsuit?

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare agreed to settle the lawsuit. The Court approved the settlement in 2017. The settlement requires the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to change the way it comes up with your budget each year. The Department has to make sure the budget system is more fair.

The settlement gave the Department up to three years to fix the budget system. Because the work wasn’t done in three years, the lawyers who help argue for you asked the Court to set a deadline. The Court set a deadline of June 2022 for the Department to finish the work.

Why am I getting this notice?

You do not have to pay the lawyers who help argue for you. The lawyers are asking the Court to have the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare pay for the work they did to get a final deadline set. The settlement agreement that the Court approved says the lawyers can ask to the Court to have the Department pay for their work.

You are getting this notice to let you know what the lawyers are asking for.

What are the lawyers asking for?

The lawyers who help argue for you are asking the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to pay them $115,730 in attorney fees for the work they did, plus the costs of sending this notice out. The Department would have to pay those fees.

What can you do next?

If you agree with the fees the lawyers have asked for, you do not have to do anything.

If you disagree with the attorney fees that the lawyers have asked for, you can write a letter to the judge.  Include your name, address, phone number, and signature on the letter.  On the first page of the letter, write in large letters:

“K.W. v. Armstrong objection to attorney fees”

If you object, mail your letters to:

Judge B. Lynn Winmill
U.S. District Court
550 West Fort Street
Boise, ID  83702

You must mail your letters on or before August 6, 2021.

How will the judge make a decision?

The judge will give a written decision that decides whether to have the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare pay the attorney fees.

How can I get more information?

You can get more information at this website:

           www.OurHealthAndWelfare.org

The lawyers who help argue for you run that website. They use it to get information to you about the lawsuit. You can read more about the case and this notice on the website. The website also has the court papers about the lawyers asking the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to pay for their work.

You can also get more information by contacting the ACLU of Idaho:

ACLU of Idaho
PO Box 1897
Boise, ID  83701
(208) 344-9750, extension 1202
reppink@acluidaho.org

All documents filed in the lawsuit are also on file with:

U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
550 West Fort Street
Boise, ID  83702

The case is K.W. v. Armstrong, no. 1:12-cv-22-BLW.

Image of court notice (click to view PDF)

Image of court notice (click to view PDF)

New Resource Allocation Model & Service Array Update Call on 06/21/2021

Please join us Monday, June 21, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MST, for the Developmental Disability New Resource Allocation Model and Service Array Update Call. You may join via WebEx by clicking the following link: https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e712234aa3d8046c1beafbdd17e3a7a1b

We recommend joining via the link above using a computer or smartphone rather than using the phone-in only option. Those who choose to use the phone only option will not have access to the chat feature for asking questions and providing comments.

If you are unable to join by clicking the link, copy and paste the link into your browser. If you receive an error message or a message stating the link is invalid, please exit your browser completely and try again, or try a different browser.

AGENCY PROVIDERS: You may distribute this invitation to the appropriate staff within your agency. The invitation is for the date specified only. New meeting log-in links will be generated each week.

Please Note: For this week’s call, we will be addressing several questions previously submitted. Depending on the time needed to address those questions, we may not be able to respond to additional questions submitted through the chat box.

While this weekly call addresses the new resource allocation model and service array, we will continue to provide COVID-19 infection rate data and any applicable COVID-19 updates at the beginning of this call every other week.

All attendees are muted upon entry. Questions and comments may be entered into the Chat box. Due to the large number of attendees and comments, we will not be able to unmute lines during this call. Comments and questions may also be submitted to HCBSWaivers@dhw.idaho.gov.

To join by phone only, call the number below and enter the access code. As indicated, you will not be able to access the chat feature using this option.

US Toll: +1-415-655-0003

Access Code / Event Number: 177 149 1864

Event Password: 1234

HAPPENING TODAY, MAY 10: New Resource Allocation Model & Service Array Update Call

Please join us Monday, May 10, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MST, as the Department of Health and Welfare hosts the Developmental Disability New Resource Allocation Model and Service Array Update Call. You may join via WebEx by clicking the following link:

https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=ecf2f93324bc0ae5de9814446e0a772a7

We recommend joining via the link above using a computer or smartphone rather than using the phone-in only option. Those who choose to use the phone only option will not have access to the chat feature for asking questions and providing comments.

If you are unable to join by clicking the link, copy and paste the link into your browser. If you receive an error message or a message stating the link is invalid, please exit your browser completely and try again, or try a different browser.

AGENCY PROVIDERS: You may distribute this invitation to the appropriate staff within your agency. The invitation is for the date specified only. New meeting log-in links will be generated each week.

This weekly call will replace the BDDS Provider Update Calls, which have been occurring every other week. We will continue to provide updated COVID-19 infection rate data and any applicable COVID-19 updates at the beginning of this call every other week.

Please note – All attendees are muted upon entry. Questions and comments may be entered into the Chat box. Due to the large number of attendees and comments, we will not be able to unmute lines during this call. Comments and questions may also be submitted to HCBSWaivers@dhw.idaho.gov.

To join by phone only, call the number below and enter the access code. As indicated, you will not be able to access the chat feature using this option.

US Toll

+1-415-655-0003

Access Code / Event Number: 133 598 4515

Event Password: 1234

New Resource Allocation Model & Service Array Update Call

Please join us Monday, May 03, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MST, as the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be hosting a Developmental Disability New Resource Allocation Model and Service Array Update Call. You may join via WebEx by clicking the following link:

https://idhw.webex.com/idhw/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0b1e620ecba9dbd9c9688f8179148ea0

We recommend joining via the link above using a computer or smartphone rather than using the phone-in only option. Those who choose to use the phone only option will not have access to the chat feature for asking questions and providing comments.

If you are unable to join by clicking the link, copy and paste the link into your browser. If you receive an error message or a message stating the link is invalid, please exit your browser completely and try again, or try a different browser.

This weekly call will replace the BDDS Provider Update Calls, which have been occurring every other week. We will continue to provide updated COVID-19 infection rate data and any applicable COVID-19 updates at the beginning of this call every other week.

Please note – All attendees are muted upon entry. Questions and comments may be entered into the Chat box. Due to the large number of attendees and comments, we will not be able to unmute lines during this call. Comments and questions may also be submitted to HCBSWaivers@dhw.idaho.gov.

To join by phone only, call the number below and enter the access code. As indicated, you will not be able to access the chat feature using this option.

US Toll

+1-415-655-0003

Access Code / Event Number: 133 793 5488

Event Password: 1234

Nuevas Mezclas de Servicios y Rangos de Presupuesto Están Listos

El Departamento de Salud y Bienestar acaba de publicar el último y actualizado avance de la nueva herramienta de presupuesto. El nuevo documento tiene cambios en los rangos de los presupuestos y las mezclas de servicios. Echa un vistazo aquí!

Puede obtener más información sobre el funcionamiento de la nueva herramienta de presupuesto y las nuevas mezclas de servicios leyendo el paquete original de Mezclas de Servicios y viendo los primeros y segundos videos del Departamento de Salud y Bienestar de Idaho.

Más información y documentación, incluidos los rangos de puntuación del SIS para los niveles presupuestarios, pueden ser encontrados en nuestra página de documentos. Además, puede consultar el sitio web de My Choice Matters del Departamento de Salud y Bienestar de Idaho para obtener actualizaciones a medida que salen.

New Service Mixes and Budget Ranges are Out

The Department of Health and Welfare has just released the latest, updated preview of the new budget tool. The new document has changes to the budgets ranges and service mixes. Take a look here!

You can learn more about how the new budget tool and service mixes work by reading the Original Service Mix Packet and watching the first and second videos from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

More information and documentation — including the SIS score ranges for the budget levels — can be found on our documents page. Furthermore, you can check the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s My Choice Matters website for updates as they come out.

Hablemos de los servicios — Los servicios de discapacidades del desarrollo de Medicaid para adultos están cambiando

Importante: Debido a varios cambios que ocurren en los servicios de discapacidad del Desarrollo en Idaho, varios webinarios serán organizados en el mes de abril para asegurarse de que usted y sus seres queridos tengan la información más actualizada. Estos cinco webinarios serán auspiciados por el Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo de Idaho y son grandes oportunidades para hacer preguntas al Departamento de Salud y Bienestar.

Cada una de las cinco sesiones se centrará en las necesidades específicas del servicio para proporcionar una comprensión del nuevo proceso presupuestario y la mezcla de servicios para las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo

  • Necesidades de Salud Complejas | 12 de abril de 2021

    • 1:30-4:30 PM MT/12:30-3:30 PT

    • Enlace de registracion: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9TSuj2RoQdi2qaKYAAHoCg [us02web.zoom.us]

    • Se proporcionará interpretación en español

    • Este webinario es solo para personas con discapacidades quienes utilizan los servicios y sus familias

  • Autodirigido | 13 de abril de 2021

    • 1:30-4:30 PM MT/12:30-3:30 PT

    • Enlace de registracion: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fDfL-Gf-QHee-dnQpHqZQA [us02web.zoom.us]

    • Se proporcionará interpretación en español

    • Este webinario es solo para personas con discapacidades quienes utilizan los servicios y sus familias

  • Hogares Familiares Certificados | 14 de abril de 2021

    • 1:30-4:30 PM MT/12:30-3:30 PT

    • Enlace de Registración: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8VqsmDW-TbCTTbwPXPX4OA [us02web.zoom.us]

    • Se proporcionará interpretación en español

    • Este webinario es solo para personas con discapacidades quienes utilizan los servicios y sus familias

  • Individuos y Familias Hispanohablantes | 19 de abril de 2021

    • 1:30-4:30 PM MT/12:30-3:30 PT

    • Enlace de registracion: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IMKLCvwHTYOxO3ODpZK21g [us02web.zoom.us]

    • Este webinario es solo para personas con discapacidades quienes utilizan los servicios y sus familias

  • Reunión Abierta | 20 de abril de 2021

    • 9:30 AM-12:30 PM MT/8:30 AM-11:30 AM PT

    • Enlace de registracion: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l32lnSoqRwSqM5tEYA1j7w [us02web.zoom.us]

    • No se proporcionará interpretación en español

Favor de no registrarse para más de un webinario.


LET’S TALK ABOUT SERVICES — ADULT MEDICAID DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES ARE CHANGING

Important: due to several changes happening in Developmental Disability services in Idaho, various webinars will be hosted in the month of April to make sure you and your loved ones have the most up-to-date information. These five webinars will be hosted by the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities and are great opportunities to ask the Department of Health and Welfare questions.

Each of the five sessions will focus on specific service needs to provide an understanding of the new budget process and service mix for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Please do not register for more than one webinar.

Obtenga las últimas actualizaciones sobre el Programa de Medicaid DD para adultos de Idaho.

Obtenga las últimas actualizaciones sobre el Programa de Medicaid DD para adultos de Idaho. Hay mucho en marcha ahora. Usted necesita estar involucrado para asegurarse de que su voz sea escuchada. Usted necesita permanecer informado para que usted dé buenos comentarios.

Los abogados que representan a todos en el Programa de Medicaid DD para adultos de Idaho en la demanda de acción de clase K.W. contra Armstrong serán los anfitriones de otra reunión de actualización para mantenerle informado. La reunión se llevará a cabo a través de Zoom el jueves 1 de abril, a las 10:00 AM MT/9:00 AM PT.

Este seminario web le ayudará a obtener más información sobre lo que está sucediendo en este caso. También podrá hacer preguntas y dar comentarios.

Algunas cosas para tener en cuenta sobre este seminario web:

1. Esta reunión solo estará abierta para:

1. Adultos con discapacidades intelectuales o de desarrollo en Idaho Medicaid

2. Uno de los familiares o amigos más cercanos de esos adultos

2. Esta será una reunión confidencial entre usted y sus abogados y, por lo tanto, requiere un registro avanzado

3. La reunión será en inglés y español y habrá subtítulos en inglés

Regístrese aquí: https://aclu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zlgi9M-7QmGttQ8BmWY9LA?fbclid=IwAR3GnH4A7j6r01AT9PeyZOu0z5hpAB6CVpWApYzBoeCRZC1XDGzpZ998yhQ

Si necesita adaptaciones para participar, comuníquese con Ritchie Eppink al reppink@acluidaho.org o (208) 344-9750.