Coalition Meeting Summary from 7/13/09

 

Here is a summary of the 7/13/09 Coalition meeting discussions:

* House and Senate Committee Chairs worked over the weekend to put together a reported $990 million revenue proposal.  This is roughly $300 million higher than the original House proposal, but is still about $300 million short of what is needed to avoid huge system cuts in HHS, education, and juvenile justice.

* Our new message needs to be to push another $150 million into the HHS budget.

* We should be concentrating our contacts on Insko, Earle, Nesbitt, and Purcell

* Last week the Governor made references to Education and "Core Health Services" --- we should thank her for that but ask her to be more specific about DMH/DD/SAS services

* Legislators have responded most strongly to the information about potential JOB losses....not SERVICE losses--------as we contact legislators we should emphasize the economic impact of human services job cuts and give them real examples of what will happen in our own agencies.

* As of yesterday, the Division has not released any funds to any LMEs for July payments-------we should warn our members to expect long delays in payments----remember that one of the General Assembly proposals included wiping out the LME fund balance------if they don't get paid, we won't get paid.

* Right now, some of the biggest hits will come in Case Management Services, and Level III and IV group homes (adolescent treatment facilities)-------LMEs could implement big cuts to ADVP, DDA Group Homes, Developmental Therapy, Adult Day Activity, etc. by setting hard limits on
allowed hours (i.e. from 6 or 7 hours per day of ADVP to 4 or 5), reducing rates, or only allowing one IPRS-funded service per consumer--------several agencies in both the Consortium and Coalition meetings spoke about hiring freezes and that they had already started laying off staff.

Dave (Richards from Arc of NC) seemed to feel we are running out of time------they will do ONE more continuation resolution and will push to have a budget by June 30----again, the HHS budget is still about $150 million short.


Chris K.

Chris Kiricoples, CEO
BCDC---1534 West Fifth Street
Washington, NC  27889
phone (252) 946-0151, ext. 203
fax (252) 946-9783

NCRA Conference

 

NCRA 54th Annual Training Conference
"Partnerships and Practices:
The Ultimate Stimulus for $uccess"
 
October 7-9, 2009
Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
For more information http://www.ncrehab.org/id28.html

Implementation Update #58

 

Implementation Update #58 - includes info about CAP, the new provider monitoring tool, and implementation of utilization management

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PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORT ON ENHANCED SERVICES  

 

http://www.ncleg.net/PED/Reports/RecentReports.html

NCARF Awards Applications Deadline Extended

 

The Annual Awards Luncheon will be held October 1, 2009 in conjunction with the Annual Training Conference to recognize our members' employers and individuals working and succeeding in organizations as well as the community.

The Award Applications are availabe in the member's only section on the NCARF website. The login name is ncarf and the password is employment1 to access the member's only section. 

 

Each organization can nominate one individual per award. Please complete the applications by July 30, 2009. 

• Behind the Scenes
• Community Employer
• Front Line in the Field
• Vocational Achievement - Community
• Vocational Achievement - Facility

Contact Tracy Steadman at tsteadman@firstpointresources.com with any questions.

 

The 2009 NCARF Annual Training Conference will be held in Winston-Salem September 30 - October 2. The Hawthorne Inn has been selected to host this event. 

 

Please Save the Date for this valuable training and networking opportunity.  The agenda is packed with fun activities starting with an NCARF Golf Tournament!  The conference will also include the Annual Awards Luncheon, Membership Meeting and evening social.

 

Registration materials will follow shortly.  Please make your hotel arrangements directly with hotel.   

 

NCARF's reduced room rate is $83. This discounted room rate is available the nights of Sept 29 - Oct. 1.  Be sure to reference the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (NCARF) to receive the group rate. The discounted rate will be extended until Sept. 15, 2009. After this date reservations will be accepted on a space available basis and may not be eligible for this rate.
 

 

2009/2010 NCARF Membership Renewal Invoices have been emailed and mailed.  Please complete and return the application by August 31, 2009 to maintain your membership! 

 

During this economic situation it is vital we ban together and partner with NCARF. 

 

Contact Nicole Shore at nshore@firstpointresources.com with any questions.    

 

NCARF is gathering Board of Directors and Organizational Governance Policies for member reference.  We'd love to have your contributions.  Please send the policies to Michelle Eggleston, meggleston@firstpointresources.com.  We'll post them at www.ncarf.com in the members only area.  Please send exactly how you would like them posted.  If you have questions, please let us know.

 

Have someone to suggest for Member Emeritus Status? 

Please send Michelle Eggleston, meggleston@firstpointresources.com their name and contact info, NCARF staff will contact them with information on becoming involved with NCARF.