OPWDD Waiver to Transition IDD to Managed Care

On July 24th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) posted for public comment a draft amendment to the 1115 Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT) Waiver that would authorize the transition of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD), and of the OPWDD service system, into managed care over the next seven years.

A summary of key provisions is attached. The draft is available here. Comments will be accepted through August 24th at HHIDD@health.ny.gov.