New Accessible Benefit Development Resource Toolkit On OPWDD Website
OPWDD has converted the majority of the Benefit Development Resource Toolkit (BDRT) into accessible HTML content. It can now be viewed directly on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/providers/benefit-development-resource-toolkit
The Benefit Development Resource Toolkit (BDRT) provides information for developing and maintaining financial benefits and entitlements for people served by OPWDD and voluntary agencies. These benefits are necessary to provide personal allowance and to pay for the services people receive. The Toolkit provides information on applying for and maintaining Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security benefits (SSDI), Medicare and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Other topics include conducting financial investigations and protecting resources.
The Toolkit provides links to common forms and references. This Toolkit replaced the Benefit Development Resource Guide. The new format improves accessibility and makes navigating easier.
The Benefit Development Resource Toolkit is available on the OPWDD website under Providers/Operating Information. Please contact Revenue Support Field Operations at field.operations@opwdd.ny.gov with any questions.
Revenue Support Field Offices conduct training on Benefits and Entitlements; courses are available in the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS).
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