Self Directed Services

Accepting Enrollments
Purpose
Eligibility
How to Access

Accepting Enrollments

Now Accepting New Enrollments for Self-Direction, Fiscal Intermediary, and Broker Services!

Are you interested in customizing your services to meet your unique needs? Do you want to manage your own schedule, activities and staff?

Racker’s Self-Direction program is accepting referrals for Self-Direction Services, Fiscal Intermediary, and Brokerage Services! Don’t delay, contact us today! Email self-direction@Racker.org

Purpose

Self Direction is New York State’s current self-determination program. Self-direction empowers people to design supports based on their unique strengths and needs so they can live the life they want. Individuals and families work together with a team to customize services such as Community Habilitation, Respite and more.

Eligibility

Individuals interested in Self-directing their services should *Reside in Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties or parts of Broome, Chemung, Stueben, Seneca, Schyler, Cayuga, and Onondaga counties *Have OPWDD approval for services, *Be enrolled in Care Management services, and *Have HCBS Waiver Services Authorization

How to Access

Individuals may be referred for services through their Care Manager. Individuals who do not yet have OPWDD approval may contact their local Service Access Coordinator for assistance.

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