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WELCOME TO THE WHAT'S NEW PAGE

This page contains a synopsis of new developments at DDD. Topics are listed alphabetically by program. The information contained in this page has been added within the previous three months. For information on other topics not listed here, please go to the program tab or the directives index (documents tab).

The Division for Developmental Disabilities has moved to a new location on the Ft Logan Campus.
The move was completed on Wednesday, August 6th. All of our phone numbers and our main fax number (303-866-7470) and contact number (303-866-7450) remain the same.
Our new location is:

4055 S Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80236

Changes on Non-Integrated Work Services

• The Division for Developmental Disabilities has convened a workgroup that will begin discussing the changes to Non-Integrated Work Servies. Below is the meeting schedule for the next three months:

• Thursday, October 8, 2009
• Thursday, November 12, 2009
• Thursday, December 10, 2009

All meetings are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the DDD office located at 4055 South Lowell Boulevard, Denver, CO 80236.  If you have any questions, please contact Candie Dalton at 303.866.7904.

• Non-Integrated Work Services Memo (April 6, 2009)

 

Implementation of Service Plan Authorization Limits and Other Service Limits (August, 2009)

 

Standardized Rates and Overall Authorization Caps for SLS and CES (May 21, 2009)

• Directive Memo - SLS and CES Rates and Caps - 5/20/09
• Attachment A - Tab #1 - SLS/CES Rates Effective 7/1/09
• Attachment A - Tab #2 - Service Plan Authorization Limits/Caps Effective 7/1/09
• Attachment B - SLS Service Definitions, 5/21/09
• Attachment C - CES Service Definitions, 5/21/09
• Attachment D - Funding Definitions SLS/CES effective 7/1/09
  

Update on Medicaid Waiver Changes (May 21, 2009)

• Cover Letter April 27, 2009
• Attachment A - Changes to Medicaid Waiver Programs, 4/2709
• Attachment B - SLS Service Definitions, 5/21/09
• Attachment C - CES Service Definitions, 5/21/09
• Attachment D - Supports Intensity Scale, April 27, 2009
  

CMS Approved Versions of the Home and Community Based Services Waiver Renewal Applications

• Children's Extensive Support (HCBS-CES) Waiver effective 7/1/2009
• Developmental Disabilities (HCBS-DD) Waiver effective 7/1/2009
• Supported Living Services (HCBS-SLS) Waiver effective 7/1/2009

Developmental Disabilities Definition Task Force

• Final Report November 21, 2008
  

HCBS-DD Waiver - New Rates Effective January 1, 2009

• HCBS-DD New Rates Effective 1/1/2009
• Dispute Process for New Support Levels - Sharon Jacksi's 12/08/08 letter
• Teleconference Slides - New HCBS-DD Waiver Rates Effective 1/1/2009

Navigant's Comprehensive Waiver Proposed Rates  and Impact Analysis

• Navigant's Colorado DD Rate Proposal- Final 12.13.2007
• Appendix A - HSRI's Comprehensive Waiver - Final 11.1.2007
• Appendix B - HSRI's Day Hab & SE.pdf
• Appendix C - Navigant's Cost Survey Form for DDD Rates-Final
• Appendix D - Navigant's Cost Survey Results-Final.pdf
• Appendix E - Navigant's Assumptions Matrix Final 12.7.2007
• Appendix F - Navigant's Final Proposed Rate Model Sheets - 12.7.2008
• Appendix G - Navigant's Impact Model Summary-Final
• Appendix H -Navigant's DD FY08 Program Cost Line Items-Final

Case Managment Training Handouts: Developmental Disabilities Section - Implementation in the BUS

• DD Section - Screen Shots
• DD Section - Service Plan Training Pages
• DD Section - Service Plan Instructions
• Case Management Risk Management - Power Point Presentation
• Case Management Monitoring - Power Point Presentation

September 2008 - Teleconference Regarding the Rate Impact Study for the HCB-DD waiver (Comprehensive services)

• Notice of Teleconference on Rate Impact Project - Sept. 2008
• Teleconference Slides on Rate Impact Project - Sept. 2008
• Teleconference connection instructions for Rate Impact Project - Sept. 2008

Director's Letter Regarding the Delay of Implementation of the Proposed New HCBS-DD Rates and Support Levels Until 1/1/09
(July 2008)

Director's Letter Regarding Proposed Rates and New Support Levels for the HCB-DD Waiver (June 2008)

Memo to System Regarding Draft Rule Revision of the Definition of Developmental Disability

Proposed Change to the Definition of Developmental Disability

Proposed FY 2009 Rates for the HCB-DD Waiver (Comprehensive Services) Subject to Review & Approval by HCPF & CMS
(May 5, 2008)

DDD Rate Setting Presentation for Medicaid Steering Committee
(May 5, 2008)

Review the Colorado Early Intervention State Plan and Application under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2008) Draft and Public Hearing Schedule
(comments due no later than April 19, 2008)

University of Southern Maine

• DDD/DHCPF Memo- USM Final Report
• USM - FINAL REPORT (Addressing Potential Conflicts of Interest Arising from the Multiple Roles of Colorado's Community Centered Boards)
• USM - Conflict of Interest Summary

HCBS-DD Waiver Amendment - Draft Appendices

Colorado Rate Setting for Comprehensive Services  -  December, 2007 Presentation by Navigant and HSRI

12-10-2007 Draft Assumptions for Rate Setting

Day Program Services
DDD Funded Supported Employment Work Data June 2004-2008 (May 2009)
Day Habilitation Data June 2004 - 2008 (May 2009)
- Facility Based Work (sheltered employment)
- Facility Based Activity (specialized habilitation)
- Non-Facility Based Activity (community participation/access)

Early Intervention (EI)
Survey Results:
Southern Colorado Developmental Services (Dec 2007)
The Resource Exchange (Dec 2007)
Foothills Gateway, Inc. (Dec 2007)

Program Quality

Incident Management Meeting Handouts - September 17, 2008

Updated Qualified Provider List - March 26, 2009

Provider Meeting Presentation - October 16, 2008

DPHE Occurence Training - October 27, 2008

Six Months Survey Schedule List (January-June 2009) Memo

Supports Intensity Scale (SIS)

Supported Living Services

• June FAQ - DDD Technical Assistance Call regarding Implementation of New Services and Rates for SLS/CES June 8, 2009
• July FAQ - DDD Medicaid Waiver Frequently Asked Questions July 22, 2009
• October FAQ - DDD Medicaid Waiver Frequently Asked Questions October 21 , 2009
  

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