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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Federal Funding to Advance Home and Community Based Services

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Thanksgiving Message From Acting Commissioner Kerri Neifeld

November 23, 2021 | 3 PM EST

Acting Commissioner Neifeld Sends Warm Thanksgiving Message to Friends and Colleagues.

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Vaccine Mandate to Include Staff in OMH & OPWDD Hospital Settings

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the plan to expand the healthcare worker vaccine mandate to include employees who work in certain facilities offering health care to individuals served by the Office of Mental Health and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

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Commissioner's Message

1915(c) Waiver Amendment Public Comment Period Announcement

May 31, 2020

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9:40 AM EDT

The 1915(c) Waiver Amendment Public Comment period runs from June 1 through July 1, 2020.

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A Message from Commissioner Kastner

May 20, 2020

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2:07 PM EDT

A Message from Commissioner Kastner Issued May 20, 2020

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Public Comment Period Extended for Revised Draft SIP-PL Qualifica...

May 7, 2020

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1:14 PM EDT

OPWDD is extending the timeframe for public comment on the revised draft SIP-PL Qualification Document to June 25, 2020.

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OPWDD Outlines Achievements of 2019 and Anticipated Deliverables...

February 3, 2020

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4:51 PM EST

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Extension of Public Comment Period on Revised Draft SIP-PL Qualif...

March 13, 2020

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4:35 PM EDT

OPWDD is extending the timeframe for public comment on the revised draft SIP-PL Qualification Document.

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Message from OPWDD Commissioner Kastner Regarding Day Program Ser...

March 17, 2020

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2:11 PM EDT

Temporary suspension of services at all Day Habilitation, Day Treatment, and Prevocational Services beginning March 17 by 5 p.m.

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Coronavirus Guidance for OPWDD Service Providers

March 10, 2020

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11:26 AM EDT

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FAQ for People and Family Members New to Services

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