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Congratulations to Patrick Reinhart of the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education! He won the national Earl Walden Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rural Advocacy. The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living credited him with advancing rural independent living, in Alaska and nationwide. http://hss.state.ak.us/press/2011/GCDSEaward_pr_11152011.pdf CMS Review: The week of June 6, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) completed a focused on-site review to assess Alaska's progress in implementation of the Medicaid waiver Corrective Action Plan (CAP). CMS concluded that Alaska has met all the requirements related to the development and implementation of the CAP. Please follow this link to read the official CMS communication.Follow this link for more information regarding the CMS Review. Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority DD Mini-Grant Information: (Aug. 11, 2011) The Alaska Mental Health Authority Mini-Grants for individuals with developmental disabilities and children receiving Infant Learning Program Services are now available through the Stone Soup Group. For more information contact your local Short Term Assistance and Referral (STAR) Program or the Stone Soup Group. Nursing Oversight and Care Management Prior Authorization Update (Aug. 10, 2011) 2012 Council Vice President: Ric Nelson assists with "you know me.." campaign. FAQs on Regulatory Changes Effecting Waiver Service Providers- March 2011 Provider Rates History Senior & Disability Services submits Quality Assurance Report to Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Click for information Superior Courts Decision in McGrew vs. DHSS, DSDS (315kb) The U.S Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Disability launches a Federal-State interactive website, www.hhs.gov/od (click for link) DHSS is helping providers prepare for Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM), the upcoming federal review of national Medicaid billing systems and provider recordkeeping Senior Benefits Program Information ACOA develops new State Plan for Senior Services Alaska Long Term Care and Cost Study (4,465kb)