2/8/2010
Managed Care RFP Now Available
Here is the Request for Proposal, RFP, for the Managed Care of health and direct care services we have been discussing since just before the holidays.
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2/5/2010
President Obama's FY 2011 Budget Request
Thursday was a great first day at our Leadership Conference! Al Condeluci wowed participants with his practical and innovative focusing on social capital. Al will return at our state convention April 28-29! We were also joined by Directors Romano & Teninty. Today, we are joined by Tamar Heller and Secretary Saddler!
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2/3/2010
State's Economics Put Clients in Jeopardy
Advocates from across the state gather today at our Leadership Conference to discuss options for the future and issues of immediate concern. We will be joined by Secretary Saddler, Directors Teninty & Romano, ICEArc President Bob Okazaki and Arc Board President Jacki Neil Boss. Our number one priority continues to be prompt payments and new revenue.
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2/2/2010
Erasing Fairview Horrors
We must never forget the history of segregation and isolation that many people with disabilities has been forced to live only because of their disability. The following story about Fairview reminds us of the horrors of the past and why we do what we do today.
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2/1/2010
Arc Update Feb. 1
Make sure you vote tomorrow in the primary election. This could be one of the most important elections in current times. The whole human service safety network is at stake if we do not get candidates who support the need for new revenue.
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2/1/2010
Enhanced Medicaid Match in Presidents New Budget Proposal
President Obama introduced his new budget today. According to our Disability Collaboration Staff in D.C., the President's FY 2011 budget includes $25.5 billion for additional Federal Medicaid assistance to help states maintain their Medicaid programs and ensure access to health care for millions of Americans.
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1/29/2010
MR Word Gets the Boot!
I am extremely pleased to report to you that the Division of Developmental Disabilities has announced that, effective February 1, 2010, it will begin replacement of "Qualified Mental Retardation Professional" with "Qualified Support Professional" in Division rules, regulations, training materials and all other communications.
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1/29/2010
CCDI Exec Position Opening
One of our partners in the Capitol is seeking a new Executive Director. Please share this information with others.
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1/28/2010
Arc/ICEArc Leadership Conference - Join Us!
I believe our Leadership Conference is one of the best events we plan. Please join us this year. The Conference begins one week from today so there is still time to register.
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1/28/2010
Selling Out the State
One of the few places in the Division of Developmental Disabilities budget that has been identified by national experts as inefficient and expensive has been taken off the table by a recent agreement between the Governor's office and the state's employee union. The agreement states that there will be no new institutional closing through June 30, 2011. This is terrible news for disability advocates and community providers. See today's Chicago Tribune editorial on this agreement.
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1/27/2010
Arc Meets with Govs Staff on Managed Care
We had a spirited and positive Managed Care discussion yesterday with Michael Gelder, Senior Advisor to the Governor on Health Policy. In fact, the meeting almost ran for two hours.
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1/27/2010
Human Service Agencies Near Breaking Point
Human Service organizations gather in Bloomington to express their frustration with the states financial crisis and some legislators in this area are saying we need to cut taxes!
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1/25/2010
Arc Update January 25, 2010
I am delighted to inform you that Shirley Perez has been hired and will become a member of The Arc Team on Monday, February 1st! Shirley assumes the position of Special Project Advocate under a new grant we have received. She is a member of The Arc and a strong family advocate. Welcome Shirley!
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1/25/2010
Arc Board Nominations 2010
Nominations are now being accepted for positions on The Arc of Illinois Board of Directors. Deadline for nominations is February 15, 2010.
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1/22/2010
Supreme Court Ruling Will Affect Charities
The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on campaign spending may also apply to nonprofit organizations. If you are a 501 C nonprofit, those rules may not change very much but other nonprofits - the rules have changed.
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1/21/2010
Managed Care and the Lewin Report
Here is some more information on Managed Care and the 2005 Lewin Report "Assessment of Medicaid Managed Care Options in Illinois."
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1/21/2010
ICEARC Leadership Conference - Feb. 4 - 5
Two weeks from today is the opening session of The Arc/ICEARC Leadership Conference. Featured speakers include:
*Al Condeluci, Ph.D., "Leadership in Critical Times". *Tamar Heller, Ph.D., "From Research to Practice." *Secretary Michelle Saddler, "Leadership & Moving Forward in Illinois." In addition, networking opportunities, dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy and much more!
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1/20/2010
Managed Care in Momspeak!
Charlotte Cronin does an excellent job of taking complicated issues into what she calls "Momspeak"!
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1/19/2010
Payment Squeeze Continues
Last week the Senate squandered a chance to borrow funds for human service providers so the payment delays continue!
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1/14/2010
Effort to Pay You Falls Short!
I am sorry to report to you than an effort to advance payments to human service providers failed in the Senate yesterday afternoon . . .
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1/12/2010
Arc Call In Reminder for Wednesday
Legislators head back to Springfield for session this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. They will not return then until Wednesday, February 3rd, the day after the Primary Election. The Responsible Budget Coalition has scheduled a CALL IN DAY for Wednesday, January 13th!
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