1. CAS Implementation Update
11/29/2018
CAS Implementation Update
January 25,2016

2. Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) Update
11/29/2018
Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) Update
Goal: standardized and automated assessment tool to document needs of individuals with DD – independent living skills, health, behavior, and caregiver stability
Assure conflict-free assessment process that meets CMS requirements
Foundational to fostering an equitable set of services for DD
Build consistent data set across all NYS populations using Medicaid LTSS (IT integration with UAS)
Two years of verification – agency case studies & application of tool for specific populations in study of random and stratified groups
Preliminary report will be based on the random sample analysis. A second report will be completed in the beginning of 2016 based on the analysis of the stratified sample.

3. CAS Implementation Plan
October 2015
CAS Implementation Plan
Implementation March 2016
CAS to begin with adults who are: Newly eligible (first time), self-directing with budget authority, template funded, receiving residential services, eligible for the FIDA-IDD
Incremental roll out with focus of CAS output being used for person-centered planning purposes

4. OPWDD Action Steps Planned:
Timeline:
CAS IT system to be available in the UAS-NY: 2/1/16
TABS/CHOICES updates/build: 3/1/16
Webinars/meetings with stakeholders: February and March
State staff to be trained: Week of 2/22/16
Use of CAS begins with identified groups: March
Individuals to be assessed (adults ages 18 years or older) are; we anticipate:
Newly eligible (first time eligible)
Self-directing with budget authority
Template funded
Receiving residential services (beginning with IRAs)
Eligible for the FIDA-IDD

5. CAS Implementation What to Expect:
Contact will be made by assessors to individual or support giver to schedule interviews after eligibility has been established by DDRO or for a member of the identified groups.
Interviews will be scheduled at a time and place desired by the person.
Individuals eligible for OPWDD supports will participate in the assessment process as fully as desired or possible.
People who are knowledgeable of the individuals strengths and needs will be included in interview.

6. Planned Communication with Stakeholders in February and March
11/29/2018
Planned Communication with Stakeholders in February and March
Communication will focus on specifics of the CAS implementation process.
WebEx presentations with stakeholders
Written communication and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on website
MSC training on CAS and the CAS output reports for use to inform person centered planning processes
Transformation Panel representatives will be on subcommittee focused on acuity determiners

7. Timetable for CAS Adoption
Immediate use: CAS summaries will be available in CHOICES within 24 hours of completion.
Information from the CAS will be available for person-centered planning purposes.
Data collected during the initial phase-in of the CAS will be used in the development and testing of models to be used for the CAS acuity and rate rationalization applications.
Remember, it will take years to fully integrate into NYS’s system of supports for individuals with IDD.

8. Questions?