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Report on OPWDD Self-Direction Model Now Available

October 30, 2025 | 3:34 PM ET

Dear Friends and Colleagues,I am pleased to announce that Guidehouse, the consulting firm OPWDD hired to review its Self-Direction model in March 2024...

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New CCO Policy & Procedure Manual Now Available on the OPWDD ...

October 28, 2025 | 11:14 AM ET

Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am delighted to announce that OPWDD’s newly updated Care Coordination Organization (CCO) Policy and Procedure Manual is now available on...

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Message About Federal Government Shutdown and SNAP Benefits

October 30, 2025 | 11:23 AM ET

Dear Friends and Colleagues:It is hard to believe that we once again find ourselves facing the effects of a federal government shutdown. While we...

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Governor Hochul Launches Health Care Worker Bonus Program

Governor Hochul announced the launch of the Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus program.

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Governor Hochul Announces $10 Million Partnership with Georgetown...

Governor Hochul announced that the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has entered a three-year, $10 million partnership with Georgetown University's National Center for...

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New York State Autism Cost Study Report

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Spanish Translation: La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia $15 Millones E...

La Gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció el lanzamiento de una Solicitud de Vivienda de Apoyo Integrado disponible para proveedores de servicios y desarrolladores de viviendas que...

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Governor Hochul Announces $15 Million in Funding to Support Devel...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the release of an Integrated Supportive Housing Application available to qualifying service providers and housing developers.