OPWDD TRANSFORMATION PANEL

SCOPE OF REVIEW

SELF-DIRECTION

• How can we ensure that self-direction is a viable and desired option for most people in our system?

EMPLOYMENT

• What are the obstacles to greater numbers of individuals in our system achieving and retaining employment?

COMMUNITY INTEGRATED HOUSING

• How can we afford more people the option to live in community based integrated housing?

MANAGED CARE

• Will the current program design model for Managed Care work as intended to more holistically address individuals’ needs?
• What improvements can be made?
• How can the system fund Managed Care entities in initial and future years?

SYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY

• How will our system anticipate service needs for the future and ensure sufficient funding and flexibility?

SCHEDULE AND TIMELINE

February 26, 2015- Introductory Meeting

March – July 2015- Panel meets on each of the topics and develops recommendations around each area.

July 2015- Panel issues draft recommendations

July- September 2015– Stakeholders (individuals, family members, advocates, providers, etc.) provide input and feedback on the panel’s preliminary recommendations

October 2015– Panel issues final recommendations and summary of public input

Ongoing- PPWDD provides regular updates regarding the implementation of recommendations