Events
Please note: Some of our events and conferences are open only to members or to programs that are part of national grant opportunities.
February 2013
FMS Members Only: FMS Member Forum
Thursday, February 28th from 3-4pm EST
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This upcoming FMS Member Forum webinar will feature a discussion about major threats to the success of participant direction. Technical assistance experts from the NRCPDS will present major identified threats. FMS members are encouraged to actively participate in the webinar discussion.
March 2013
Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) Spring Medicare/MLTC Meeting
Monday, March 11th from 1:30-3pm EST
San Diego, CA
"Participant Direction in Managed Care Long-Term Services and Supports"
Suzanne Crisp and Casey DeLuca
Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services Webinar
Wednesday, March 13th from 2:00pm-3:00pm EST
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The Administration for Community Living will join the Veteran’s Health Administration on the second Quarterly National Webinar related to Veteran’s Directed Home and Community Based Services. The webinar will discuss VHA Targets, Goals, and VD-Respite with time at the end for Q&A.
FMS Members Only: Participant Direction 201
Thursday, March 14th from 1:30-3pm EST
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As a follow up to the recent Participant Direction 101, Kevin J. Mahoney, Director of the NRCPDS, will present another online training exclusively for FMS members. During this upcoming session, Kevin will present on the past, present, and future of Cash & Counseling, the budget authority model. There will be ample time for discussion and questions.
FMS Members Only: Goods & Services Conference Call
Thursday, March 28th from 2-3pm EST
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This conference call will feature a discussion, facilitated by TA expert Suzanne Crisp, about the use of goods and services in participant direction. In particular, we will discuss creative uses, challenges, and successes of allowable goods and services purchased by participants. A summary of key points from this discussion will be shared with CMS.
May 2013
Program Members Only: Open Forum Webinar
Thursday, May 9th from 2:00-3:30pm EST
Register online or apply to join (free membership available)
The open forum webinar is an opportunity for program members to ask your most pressing questions. The NRCPDS technical assistance team will actively participate in this discussion and respond to your inquiries. We also encourage program members to actively participate and provide advice and information to your peers.