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Audio (MP3) Listen in New Window Presentation (PDF) Open in new window BDDS Updates - Overview • Targeting – FSW • Public Comment Periods • ESN Work Group • New CRMNF • My Life My Choice • OBRA Review • RHS Daily Rate • Questions FSW Waiting List • As of November 17, 2014 there were 2,988 individuals on the Family Supports Waiver Waiting List •The November 17th Targeting included individuals whose latest application dates were in January, 2011 • BDDS continues to Target 300 individuals per month • In the past three months BDDS has added an average of 135 individuals to the Waiting List per month Public Comment Periods • The Statewide Transition Plan outlining Indiana’s Five-Year plan in regard to the HCBS Final Rules was posted for Public Comment on October 31, 2014. Public Comment will be open until December 1, 2014. • Family Supports Waiver Five-Year Renewal was posted for Public Comment on November 7, 2014. Public Comment will be open until December 7, 2014. • An Amendment to the Community Integration and Supports Waiver was posted on November 17, 2014. Public Comment will be open until December 17, 2014. Extensive Support Needs (ESN) and CRMNF Work Group • Work Group made up of the ESN/CRMNF Providers, INARF and DDRS • Improved Procedures and Training for BDDS staff and the entire system • Clear Definition of the purpose of the ESN and CRMNF for all Stakeholders • Creating Clear Criteria for Admission and Discharge My Life My Choice • SGL Interview Process is Winding Down • New Initiative to reach out to all individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Nursing Facilities • Utilize My Life My Choice Interview to offer choice of community based placement for all individuals in Nursing Facilities • Currently 1,559 individuals in Nursing Facilities throughout Indiana OBRA System Review • Conducted focus groups and provided analysis of results • Conducted onsite reviews of current service delivery locations in collaboration with OBRA providers • Reports on significant findings from focus groups, site visits and interviews has been submitted to DDRS • Final report and recommendations will be submitted to DDRS by the end of December. • DDRS and Division of Aging will review recommendations and subsequently share with stakeholders. RHS Daily Rate • Currently and new Service Definition for a RHS Daily rate has been posted as part of the proposed CIHW Amendment • Please review and provide comment through the public comment