Important Reminder: $100 Assessment Incentive Still Available for Section 21 or 29 or Waitlist Members

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Important Reminder: $100 Assessment Incentive Still Available for Section 21 or 29 or Waitlist Members  If you or a member that you support has not taken the SIS-A assessment yet, there is still a SIS-A member incentive available to take the SIS-A right now. The SIS-A is high-quality data that helps inform the Person-Centered Planning process. It also provides OADS with support information for the design of innovative service options through the new Lifespan Waiver.   Who is eligible for the SIS-A member incentive?  A Section 21 or 29 member or on the waitlist for these waivers  Among the first 800 members who received an assessment  A member or someone on Section 21 or 29 waitlists who have fully completed a valid, non-training assessment earlier in 2023. You will also be compensated.  What does not qualify for the SIS-A member incentive?  Previously performed training assessments do not qualify, as there has already been reimbursement for training assessments.   Other SIS-A assessment attendees, like family members or guardians, do not qualify for this member-only incentive.    Would you like to learn more about the SIS-A Member Incentive or assessment processes?   Click here to see frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the SIS-A assessment and the current incentive.  Explore other resources including:   American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Website  SIS-A Assessment Report - AAIDD Sample  Maine SIS-A – Maximus Website  OADS Website - "A Path for ME" Needs Assessments  OADS Presentation - Orientation to "A Path for ME" Needs Assessment      Contact the Maximus Help Desk to schedule a SIS-A assessment:  Call – 833.771.4639   Email – Maine-SIS@maximus.com  Learn more about Maximus.  Maximus provides conflict-free administration of the SIS-A assessments across the state of Maine on behalf of the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS). The company also manages the state's Assessment Services Agency (ASA), which is an integrated service for assisting individuals across a range of support programs.  Maximus has extensive experience partnering with state, federal and local governments to administer conflict-free assessment services for persons with intellectual, behavioral health, and developmental disabilities, as well as older adults and individuals with complex medical conditions.   Learn more about Maximus services and capabilities.                                                              Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by Maine Department of Health & Human Services. This email was sent to ooseims.archieves@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Maine Department of Health & Human Services · 109 Capitol St · Augusta, ME 04333