Become a Member / Member Directory / Member Login

Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc. (INARF)

.
Picture
INARF Mobile Menu | Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) | Indianapolis, IN
Menu
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
  • Membership
    • Member Directory
    • Member Login
  • Events
    • INARF 2019 Pre-Conference
    • INARF 2019 Annual Conference >
      • Schedule & Educational Sessions | INARF 2019 Annual Conference
      • Annual Awards | INARF 2019 Annual Conference
      • Sponsor Opportunities | INARF 2019 Annual Conference
      • Artisan & Exhibit Opportunities | INARF 2019 Annual Conference
    • INARF DSP Series
    • INARF Leadership Academy
  • Professional Development
  • Initiatives
    • Corporate Committees
    • Professional Interest Sections
  • Resources
    • Careers
    • News
    • CoreMMIS Updates
    • System of Excellence Program >
      • Consultant Evaluation Form
      • Resource Self - Evaluation Form
  • Government Affairs
    • INARF PAC
    • Bills Being Watched
    • Statehouse News
    • Voter Voice Signup

FSSA Leadership Transitions, INARF Remains Focused

6/26/2014

 
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) will soon have a new leader, as Dr. John Wernert takes over as Secretary on July 21st. Debra Minott, who has held the position since January of 2013, will be transitioning out of her role on July 5th. Former FSSA Secretary Micheal Gargano will be acting Secretary during the transition. This change is coming at a critical time for FSSA, as the Pence administration attempts to expand the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). INARF and its Government Relations team are working on your behalf to continue to advance several initiatives in the midst of this transition.

The INARF Vocational Rehabilitation Rate Reform Workgroup, for example, has developed a new service model intended to increase flexibility within the system, eliminate bias against individuals with the most significant disabilities, improve outcomes, and appropriately reimburse Supported Employment providers. This model attempts to blend the positive attributes of results based funding with a fee-for-service component. This should allow the flexibility to address individual obstacles instead of choosing a specific tier at the point of eligibility. 

INARF also continues to work closely with the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) on efforts to move to a Residential Habilitation and Support (RHS) daily rate. Developed by INARF's Rate Reform Workgroup, their recommendations included a draft service definition containing documentation requirements and specific outcomes around satisfaction, community integration and direct support professional stability and training. The Workgroup continues to meet on the development of recommendations for day services, specifically facility-based group services to be included in the Family Support Waiver (FSW) renewal in 2015. 

INARF's Innovation and Systems Change and Industry Infrastructure Committees are focused on researching best practices relative to shifting to increased community-based programming. Family, safety/security, and effective funding must be considered in any transition model. INARF staff obtained information from its national partner ACCSES on states that have either completely transitioned to community-based programming, or are in the process of transitioning: Rhode Island, Virginia, New York, Connecticut, North Dakota, Washington, and Oregon. 

In moving forward on this important issue, the INARF Board is focused on efforts to build the system's capacity to support access to greater community options. This is consistent with the organization's commitment to promoting access, options, and choice. For questions or feedback on these or other industry issues, please contact Christiaan Campbell or Keith Digman.

Comments are closed.

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    January 2011
    September 2009
    December 2007

join
INARF
visit the
Member Directory

Upcoming Events

View All Events »

Latest News

© Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc. (INARF)
    615 North Alabama Street, Suite 410, Indianapolis, IN 46204
    (t) 317-634-4957 / (f) 317-634-3221 / Contact us by email

ANCOR Proud Member Small
Association Software