Notes from Vinny in Albany - MISCC meeting on Tuesday, December 12th from 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m (webcast)
The Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council (MISCC) meeting on Tuesday, December 12th from 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. in Meeting Room 6 located at the Empire State Plaza.
The Coalition for Self Direction Families of New York (C4SD) will have physical representation at this meeting tomorrow. Our Lobbyist Vincent Rossetti is suggesting that we attend online too if you are available. According to Vinny there will be:
Heavy focus on Medicaid, and
NY State FY24 Budget Initiatives.
In the registration, if appropriate, please put your group as:
“The Coalition for Self Direction Families of New York (C4SD)”
Please use the following link to register, if you will be attending virtually:
https://totalwebcasting.com/view/?func=VOFF&id=miscc&date=2023-12-12&seq=1
From Kim, “Whether you’re attending in person or virtually, we appreciate your participation. And for information on previous or future MISCC meetings, please visit our website here”: The Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council (MISCC) (ny.gov)
Kimberly Hill RIDLEY
She/Her/Hers
Chief Disability Officer
Office of the Chief Disability Officer
New York State Capitol
Albany, New York 12224
Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council Agenda
December 12, 2023 Meeting Room 6, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 1:00 – 3:00 pm
1:00 pm
Welcome & CDO Update
Presenter: Kim Hill, Chief Disability Officer
1:05 pm
Introduction of Shelley Madore, Olmstead Director
Amir Bassiri, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Health Insurance Programs and New York State Medicaid Director
MISCC Member Introductions
1:20 pm
Presentation from DOH on Olmstead-Related Initiatives in the SFY24 Budget
Presenter: Amir Bassiri, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Health Insurance Programs and New York State Medicaid Director
Amanda Lothrop, Medicaid Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Lebwohl, Senior Advisor to the Medicaid Director
Discussion and Questions Related to Forward-Looking Budget Priorities
1:50 pm
Review of Goal Development Process: Agency Submission - Questions to Ask
Presenter: Shelley Madore
How does this goal relate to the Olmstead Plan?
What are the barriers to accomplish the goal?
Is the goal timeline reasonable?
Does this goal align with consumer demands?
Does this goal require interagency coordination? If so, how will that be accomplished?
Presentation on Upcoming Olmstead Plan Activities
January – February – Virtual Town Hall Engagement Meetings
Collaborations with Advocacy Agencies
Possible Survey?
Mid-January – Draft Goals Due from Agencies
March – Public Comment and Goal Drafts Report delivered to MISCC
2:25 pm
Public comment and recommendation period
