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INARF Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, December 23, 2015 10 AM - 11 AM (EST) Via GoToWebinar AGENDA I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions II. Modifications to the Agenda III. Industry Focused Reports and Discussions a. Update: CIHW Amendment IV. Other Business V. Adjournment -- The INARF Board of Directors was held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at via Webinar. The INARF Board of Directors convened at 10 AM. Present: Patrick Cockrum, Sycamore Services, Inc., Chair Steve Sacksteder, Four Rivers Resource Services, Inc., Immediate Past Chair Jim Allbaugh, Carey Services, Inc., Vice Chair Rick Adams, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC, Secretary Debbie Bennett, Hillcroft Services, Inc., Treasurer Steve Cook, Benchmark Human Services, Inc. Bettye Dunham, Rauch, Inc. Jeff Frady, Indiana MENTOR Leslie Green, Stone Belt Arc, Inc. Jason Meyer, Passages, Inc. John Niederman, Pathfinder Services, Inc. Ann Robertson, IPMG Pam Verbarg, Wabash Center, Inc. Absent: Jane Wear, Cardinal Services, Inc. Guest: Christiaan Campbell, Bridges of Indiana, Inc. Ellen Demartinis, Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. Jill Dunn, Bona Vista Programs, Inc. Mike Lintner, Marshall-Starke Development Center, Inc. Dan Lowe, Blue River Services, Inc. Dick Rhoad, Wabash Center, Inc. Jane Ruff, Hopewell Center, Inc. Matt Ottiger, ResCare, Inc. Jim Sinclair, Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc. Angie Tyler, Tangram, Inc. Allison Wharry, New Hope of Indiana Staff: Kim Opsahl, JD, President/CEO Barb Young, Vice President/CFO Katy Stafford-Cunningham, Vice President - Public Policy Nanette Hagedorn, Director, Membership Engagement Nick Rhoad, Director, Ability Indiana Program Kim Wasiak, Administrative Assistant/Operations Support Consultant: Jim Van Dyke Glenna Shelby INARF Board of Directors I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions Patrick Cockrum called the meeting to order. II. Cost Based Approach to Residential Waiver Services Kim Opsahl provided an update on the CIHW Waiver. DDRS recently sent written communication to the INARF and the Arc of Indiana indicating that they plan to modify Enhanced Residential Living by removing Wellness Coordination and Transportation from both the service definition and rate, allowing both services to be separately billable. The Division also intends to abandon the proposed Household Rate structure. As a result of these changes, it is anticipated that ERL rates will be reflect current Residential Habilitation and Support – Daily rates, plus 2.5% for rate restoration. Additionally, ERL will include individuals with Algos 0 – 2 who live in a shared staff setting. The Division also confirmed plans to revise certain Case Management/Intensive Support Coordination responsibilities and the rates associated with both services. Staff is continuing to ask clarifying questions related to Intensive Residential Support base rates and opportunities for additional staffing, limitations in the proposed Non-Medical Transportation definition, and any additional opportunities for public comment. Next, Ms. Opsahl shared an update on appointments to the DDRS Advisory Council’s Sub-Committees that are tasked with addressing policy and implementation guidance for the waiver amendment. Lastly, she share updates on feedback from various legislators, particularly in light of suspected efforts to educate them on litigation connected to the CIH Waiver. Based on this information and discussion, the Board asked that efforts be directed at exploring strategies that could be used following the submission of the waiver amendment. Following submission of the amendment, staff will complete an analysis and then work with consultants and the Governmental Affairs Committee to develop recommendations for the Board’s consideration. III. Adjournment The next INARF Board of Directors will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 starting at 11 AM. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________________________ Rick Adams, Secretary