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OADS to Implement the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS-A) Needs Assessments?Mid-Spring 2023, with Vendor, Maximus

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Review Program Details and Learn How Members and Their Supports Can Be Paid for Participation in Training Assessments

The State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services ? Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) will be starting a new needs assessment process.? This will affect all Section 21 and 29 members. This assessment is needed for members who want to participate in the new ?A Path for ME? Lifespan Waiver [ [link removed] ]. *This waiver is planned for 2025.*

These assessments will be performed by new State partner, Maximus. Training assessments will begin in mid-February. Later there will be a launch in *Mid-Spring 2023.*

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*Why is this new assessment important for you? *

Information gathered from the assessment will help you plan.? With the plan, you can reach your goals.

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*Volunteer for a paid ?A Path for ME? SIS training assessment*

We are asking Section 21 and 29 members, to help train new assessors in Maine.? We will need two support people for the training. These people should have known you for more than three months.? They can be family members, friends, direct support, or staff. And they can be from residential or day service providers. The community case manager should attend.

Helping with the training is voluntary, but if you do, you will be paid for your time.

*Timeline:* These training assessments will take place February 1 through March 15, 2023.

*Assessment details:* The assessment typically takes 2-3 hours. Participants should set aside 3 hours. These will be conducted remotely.

*Payment is available for helping with training.* Members and individuals who volunteer are each eligible to receive a $100.00 prepaid gift card. Volunteers must attend for the entire training session. Paid support staff do not qualify for the stipend.

Members ? click here to volunteer. [ [link removed] ]?

Please note that a training assessment can't be used for an official assessment.

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*Learn more about ?A Path for ME? assessments*

Stakeholders were invited to attend a recent orientation session. That session was held earlier in December 2022 and hosted by OADS.? The session provided an overview of ?A Path for ME? SIS-A assessment. If you were unable to attend, you can review the presentation.

Orientation to "A Path for ME" SIS-A Assessment - December 2022 (PowerPoint) [ [link removed] ]

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*For more information:*

Bookmark and check the web below for updates and helpful resources:

A Path for ME SIS-A Implementation [ [link removed] ]

Email about ?A Path for ME? assessments: [email protected]

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*Sign up for the Maximus ? ?A Path for ME? Assessments Mailing List*

OADS will provide you with updated information in the weeks ahead.? Those interested can also sign up for the Maximus mailing list.? That list will provide updates and information on new program resources. To sign up for the mailing list, email [email protected].? Use the subject line, ?Add me to ?A Path for ME? assessments member mailing list.?

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*About Maximus*

Maximus works with state, federal and local governments across the country. They administer complex programs.? These programs provide people with the care and resources to improve their lives. One program is their current management the Assessment Services Agency (ASA) for the State of Maine. This program is an integrated service for assisting individuals across a range of support services.

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