LIFEPlan CCO NY

05/06/2026

Celebrating the compassion, skill, and resilience of nurses this Nurses Week!

A special thank you to our amazing nursing team for supporting Care Management and helping improve health outcomes for members!

👉 Learn more about the important work our nurses do here: https://lifeplanccony.com/national-nurses-week/

05/03/2026

Families caring for a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability may qualify for Family Support Services (FSS).

FSS is an OPWDD funded program that can help cover support staff, assistive equipment, community programs, and more.

Join an upcoming Virtual Learning Session to learn about eligibility, program criteria, and the enrollment process.
📅 Register for one of two webinars at https://bit.ly/4c2C5Kp

📘And learn more about FSS at https://knowledgecenterny.com/family-support-services/

05/01/2026

Register now for this month's virtual events!

📌 Virtual Learning Sessions* 🔗 https://bit.ly/4sg7q2n
📌Provider Webinars 🔗 https://lifeplanccony.com/provider-educational-webinars/
📌 New Member Orientations 🔗 https://lifeplanccony.com/new-member-orientation/
📌 Self-Advocates Group Meetings 🔗 https://lifeplanccony.com/self-advocates/

*Member and Family Forums are now Virtual Learning Sessions- Register, mark your calendar, and tune in to expert-presented webinars.

04/30/2026

🌞 Summer is just around the corner—and there’s still time to sign up for summer camps, day programs, classes, sports, and more!

Visit www.disabilityservicesny.org and filter to “Community & Recreation” to discover opportunities in your area!

04/29/2026

Looking for guidance in the Medicaid renewal process?

🎥 Learn the basics and watch step-by-step video guides here: https://lifeplanccony.com/medicaid-recertification-2/

💻 Register for a Virtual Learning Session on "Tips and Tricks for Recertifying Medicaid" today or tomorrow at 12:00pm: https://lifeplanccony.com/upcoming-member-and-family-forum/

04/28/2026

We are thrilled to introduce Disability Services New York (DSNY) — a comprehensive statewide directory designed to help individuals with disabilities and their families connect with qualified providers.

From healthcare and community supports to legal resources, employment services, and more, DSNY makes it easier to find the right help when you need it. The platform is multilingual, fully accessible, and continuously updated to reflect the latest services across New York State.

➡️ Explore DSNY today: https://www.disabilityservicesny.org/

Created in collaboration with LIFEPlan CCO NY, Advance Care Alliance New York, Person Centered Services, & NYSDOH - New York State Health Department

04/26/2026

Hot days are around the corner. Cooling assistance is available to income-eligible New Yorkers through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

See details here:
https://lifeplanccony.com/heap-cooling-assistance-available/

Low-income New Yorkers are now able to apply for cooling assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

04/24/2026

🌟 Eric’s future is bright, and he’s not building it alone.

With the support of his Care Manager Darice and his self-direction broker, Eric is thriving in school and in the community- from sports and swimming to cooking classes and social skills groups. Julie calls them their “dream team.” Because the right support makes all the difference.

Watch Eric’s story and see how partnership, advocacy, and coordination help turn goals into reality.

See more stories like this on our YouTube channel!
👉https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQbSTR4EV2uscnH-XY3iKF7-ieljIOtir&si=Rsq49iE8qUKwP-XY

04/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Lower Hudson Valley Community Networking Event in Tarrytown today!

We’re grateful to our event sponsors for sharing their supports and services, to the community members who came to learn, and to our provider relations team for hosting such a meaningful event.

➡️ Find an upcoming Community Networking Event near you: https://lifeplanccony.com/community-networking-events/

04/22/2026

Curious about how a Supplemental Needs Trust can support you or a loved one?

Join us at an upcoming Community Networking Event to learn more about MY Choice Trust Services and explore a wide range of IDD services and resources available in your community.

📍 Find an event near you and register today: https://lifeplanccony.com/community-networking-events/

🌐 Visit the My Choice website here: https://mychoicetrust.org/

04/19/2026

ACANY & LIFEPlan CCO are hosting community screenings of UNSEEN — a film shedding light on the often overlooked and unsupported experiences of families caring for loved ones with disabilities.

Watch the film at select Community Networking Event locations, where you can connect with local IDD providers and learn about services available in your area. These events are free to attend and open to the community!

➡️ Register for a Community Networking Event near you and be sure to select "Yes" in the registration form if you plan to attend the screening: https://lifeplanccony.com/community-networking-events/

Learn how you can host a screening for your group at https://caregiverdoc.com/host-a-screening/See upcoming screenings at https://caregiverdoc.com/watch/Many...

04/17/2026

Learn key information to help you confidently complete your Medicaid recertification! This webinar is for anyone looking to avoid common mistakes and support a smooth renewal process.

Members, families, Care Managers, and community members are welcome to register at https://bit.ly/4c2C5Kp and tune in at noon on April 29th or 30th!