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Meeting Materials (PDF) Open in New Window INARF Board of Directors Meeting Friday, February 27, 2015 9:30AM – 11:00AM Easter Seals Crossroads 4740 Kingsway Drive – Indianapolis Training Room 1 & 2 – 5th Floor AGENDA I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions II. Modification to the Agenda III. Approval of Minutes IV. Finance Committee Report a. Review of Financial Statements V. Association Focused Reports and Discussion a. Upcoming Events and Activities b. Membership Renewal Update c. Emeritus Membership Clarification VI. Industry Focused Reports and Discussion a. National Issues Update b. Legislative Overview and Update c. Rate Reform Implementation Update VII. Other Business VIII. Adjournment -- Board Minutes The INARF Board of Directors Meeting was held on February 27, 2015 at Easter Seals Crossroads, 4740 Kingsway Drive in Indianapolis convening at 9:30 a.m. Present: Steve Sacksteder, Chair Patrick Cockrum, Vice Chair Marie Dausch, Treasurer Holly Piggott, Secretary Jim Allbaugh, Carey Services, Inc. Debbie Bennett, Hillcroft Services, Inc. Jonathan Burlison, Bridges of Indiana, Inc. Steve Cook, Benchmark Human Services Bettye Dunham, Rauch, Inc. Dan Griffin, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC Susan Rinne, LifeDesigns, Inc. Pam Verbarg, Wabash Center, Inc. Absent: Jill Dunn, Immediate Past Chair John Niederman, Pathfinder Services, Inc. Jane Wear, Cardinal Services, Inc. Guests: Rick Adams, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC Clint Bolser, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. Jeff Frady, Indiana MENTOR Tammy Friesen, MDC Goldenrod Leslie Green, Stone Belt Arc, Inc. Randy Hall, Cardinal Services, Inc. Linda Johnson, Arc of Wabash County, Inc. Mike Lintner, Marshall-Starke Development Center Jason Meyer, Passages, Inc. Dick Rhoad, Wabash Center, Inc. Ann Robertson, IPMG Jane Ruff, Hopewell Center, Inc. Staff: Kim Opsahl, President/CEO Barb Young, Vice President/CFO Katy Stafford-Cunningham, Vice President/Public Policy Christiaan Campbell, Director-Research & Program Development Keith Digman, Director-Advocacy & Program Development I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introduction Steve Sacksteder, INARF Board Chair, welcomed those in attendance. II. Modification to the Agenda There were no modifications to the agenda. III. Approval of Minutes The January 23, 2015 Board of Directors meeting minutes were presented and reviewed. MOTION 15:06 Jonathan Burlison moved to approve the January 23, 2015 meeting minutes as presented. Patrick Cockrum seconded and the motion carried IV. Finance Committee Report A. Review of Financial Statements Marie Dausch reported that INARF January financial statements reflect a positive increase in net assets from operations (with all Conference sponsorship recognized) of twenty six thousand eight hundred ($26,800), unrealized loss on investments of five thousand one hundred ($5,100), for an overall change in net assets of twenty one thousand seven hundred ($21, 700). MOTION 15:07 Marie Dausch moved to file the January 2015 financial statements for audit. Steve Cook seconded and the motion carried. V. Association Focused Reports and Discussion A. Upcoming Events and Activities Holly Piggott reported on upcoming events as noted on the 2015 Professional Development Activities and Events handout. Ms. Opsahl shared that the list includes both events hosted by INARF, as well as those that INARF has supported or partnered to develop. Ms. Piggott then noted the format changes made to this year’s Annual Conference. B. Member Renewal Update Ms. Opsahl reported that all Institutional members have renewed, except one. Thirty five Associate members have renewed, two declined, and seven remain. At the April Board meeting, staff will share the results of the annual satisfaction survey. C. Emeritus Membership Clarification Ms. Opsahl next sought clarification from the Board regarding the Bylaws language used to describe individuals in the Emeritus Affiliate Member category. It references “A candidate must be an individual, age 55 or older and no longer actively engaged in the management of a provider agency or serving as an independent consultant in the disabilities field.” Clarification is needed in the definition of independent consultant. If a person’s work in the field is only a de minimis amount, can they be an Emeritus member? It was agreed that if someone is not actively seeking and marketing themselves for additional consulting opportunities, then they could qualify for this membership level. VI. Industry Focused Reports & Discussion A. National Issues Update Susan Rinne shared a brief update on Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE) initiatives from other states. She shared that the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities recently held their first meeting with Dr. David Mank from the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community leading as Chair. Ms. Opsahl reported that the presentation and notes from their meeting are posted on the INARF website. In addition, she shared that the Executive Committee discussed inviting Dr. Mank to an upcoming Member Forum. Ms. Opsahl reported that ANCOR is focused on the changes to the Interpretative Guidelines for ICF/IDD Program. She reported that Keith Digman has reached out to Katherine Hayes of HW Solutions to see if we can partner with them to conduct a webinar series for INARF members. ANCOR has also been active in the debate about Social Security benefits. Ms. Opsahl referenced that ACCSES has highlighted areas within the President’s federal budget where increases in the Wage and Hour Division reflect their intent to increase enforcement activities around Section 14c. B. Legislative Overview and Update Katy Stafford-Cunningham provided an update on INARF’s legislative initiatives relative to the state budget process. As the Budget Bill passed from the House, it included resources to phase-in restoration for four waiver services (Respite, Facility Habilitation Individual, Community Habilitation Individual, Residential Habilitation and Support, Level 1) over the biennium. It also included resources to fully restore group home rates. The Association is continuing to advocate for the investment of an additional six million ($6,000,000) per year to fully restore Residential Habilitation and Support, Level 2. Ms. Stafford-Cunningham then reported on several Bills being monitored. In support of her report, Ms. Stafford-Cunningham shared two handouts being used with legislators to discuss these issues – INARF Legislative Priorities and Key Data and Information: Indiana’s Service Delivery System. Next, Ms. Opsahl provided an update on the North Willow transition. She has had many discussions with DDRS sharing feedback on the experience to date from the provider agencies’ perspective. Providers are encouraged to respond to referrals within 24 hours to enable the process to move forward and to provide feedback as to why any referral is not being accepted. In other DDRS news, the Division is working with Steve Hall to study the OBRA Program. Based on initial findings, the Division will be focusing efforts on ensuring the current policy/practice is aligned with federal regulation and in understanding what is needed to qualify for federal match. Once these systems issues are addressed, there will be broader dialogue on changes to the Program itself, which will include the provider community. Ms. Opsahl shared a change that was made to the Indiana Health Coverage Provider Manual this week. After speaking with the Division, it appears that it was not their intent to change the general methodology, and they are researching the situation. Looking ahead, INARF will assure that changes to the IHCP manual and the Registry are monitored closely. C. Rate Reform Implementation Update The INARF/DDRS Daily Rate workgroup will be meeting next week. The agenda includes an overview of the various reserves and to what extent they work together, as well as continued discussion on the analysis results for the nine work group agencies’ data. The workgroup continues to identify variables and inconsistencies involved. There was much discussion by Board members. Patrick Cockrum then gave an update on the VR Rate Reform workgroup efforts. Training dates have been coordinated. There will be an Executive Briefing held on March 19th at the end of the INARF Annual Conference available to all providers in person and via webinar. VII. Other Business Ms. Opsahl reported that Terri Dye left INARF mid-February to pursue an opportunity with Community Health Network. In addition, Christiaan Campbell has accepted the President position with Bridges of Indiana and will be leaving INARF mid-March. VIII. Adjournment The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Friday, April 24 beginning at 11:00 a.m. after the INARF Member Forum which starts at 10:00 a.m. at Easter Seals Crossroads in Indianapolis. Respectfully submitted, Holly Piggott, Secretary HP/by