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Please see below a memo received from NC Medicaid today regarding an informational opportunity for consumer directed families. Anyone is free to register and participate. This is not a required session. Footprints does not have any additional information regarding this session. The link to register is included in the information below.

Consumer Direction Training Opportunity for Beneficiaries and Families Hosted by Applied Self-Direction



Training opportunity for individuals and their families who direct their care through the consumer-directed services. You are encouraged to send to this training opportunity to CD waiver beneficiaries and their families so they can sign up and learn more about how states administer consumer direction programs. A brief training overview and registration link is included below.



Behind the Curtain: Understanding State Administration of Self-Direction
Wednesday, April 23rd from 2-3 PM (EDT)

Designed specifically for people who self-direct, families, and advocates, this session offers an inside look at how states administer self-direction programs. State administrators will share candid insights about effective advocacy approaches, common misconceptions, and strategies for productive partnerships between advocates and state agencies. Learn what helps states advance self-direction initiatives and how advocates can most effectively support program improvements. Get practical tips for engaging with state agencies and understanding the constraints and opportunities that shape program decisions.

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NC Medicaid

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Hello Footprints families!

As you are likely aware the state is preparing for incoming winter weather moving into the Carolinas today. Forecasts suggest a mix of rain, sleet and snow will be moving across the state for most of the day today and through the evening hours which could result in power outages and dangerous road conditions. Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency to ensure resources are in place to meet the needs of North Carolina residents over the next couple days.

In anticipation of the storm, it is helpful to ensure that you have all emergency kits stocked and ready. Create an emergency supply kit with essentials like blankets, flashlights, batteries, non-perishable foods and first aid items. Make a family communications plan that details what you will do in case of emergency and ensure that emergency contact information is up to date. Bring pets indoors and move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas. Fill up your car with gas. Ensure that your electronic devices are charged. Ensure that your child's necessary care supplies are collected in a convenient location in the event that you should need to evacuate quickly.

If you are in need of assistance with locating resources or your family has to leave your home as a result of the storm, please reach out to your assigned case manager..

You can obtain information about support resources in your area such as shelters, meal sites, supply distribution points and recovery assistance by dialing 2-1-1. This service is available 24 hours/day 7 days/week.

You can also find additional resources and up to date emergency information by visiting:

www.readync.org

Be alert. Check weather updates for your area often. Be cautious and stay safe!

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If your family uses consumer direction or would like to explore a transition to consumer directed services and the employer has not yet participated in a training session this is the LAST opportunity for 2024!!

If you have questions please reach out to us and we are happy to assist!

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The last mandatory Community Alternatives Program for Children and Disabled Adults (CAP/C and CAP/DA) consumer direction training for calendar year 2024 is planned for Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Please inform or assist waiver participants newly interested in consumer direction or those who have not attended a training to register for this training if they plan to begin or continue consumer direction in December 2024 or early January 2025. To meet the eligibility requirements to self-direct, a consumer direction training certificate issued by NC Medicaid must be uploaded in the e-CAP system to support the approval of the plan of care.

To register for the December 11, 2024 training, click this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/7894109094310780255.

Guidance on how to register is listed below:

How to register:

Click on the registration link.
When the link opens, select the Dec. 11 webinar date using the drop-down arrow on the far right of the bar.
Type in your first name, last name, and email address.
Click register once you have typed in your full name and email address.
When you click register, you will receive a notice that you are registered for the training. The notice will include a link to log into the training and a telephone number to listen to the training if you prefer that over logging in.
A notice will also pop up to add this event to your calendar to remind you of the coming training. Click on “Add to Calendar” and follow the prompts.
Your training registration is now complete.
On the day of the training, click on the join webinar link to log in on your computer or dial the telephone number along with the access number to listen in.

When sharing this information with your waiver participants, please provide them with Michelle Codrington’s contact information ([email protected]) if technical support is needed to register for the last webinar for this year.

The 2025 Training Calendar will be shared in December 2024.

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