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SUMMARY:EVV Implementation Updates: MassHealth PCA Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Subject: EVV Implementation Updates: MassHealth PCA Listening Session\nWhen: Friday\, July 28\, 2023 1:30 PM-3:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).\nWhere: https://zoom.us/j/94352357740?pwd=R3VHaU5lbTREOVNHOWNhNmZ1dC9FQT09 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile  \n+13092053325\,\,94352357740#\,\,\,\,*982968# US \n+13126266799\,\,94352357740#\,\,\,\,*982968# US (Chicago) \n Dial by your location  \n+1 301 715 8592 US (US Toll) \n+1 312 626 6799 US (US Toll) \n+1 646 876 9923 US (US Toll) \nMeeting ID: 943 5235 7740 \nPassword: 982968 \nLive Spanish translation and ASL will be provided for this session.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/evv-implementation-updates-masshealth-pca-listening-session/
CATEGORIES:PCA / EVV meeting
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SUMMARY:ADA 31 Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the American with Disabilities Act! \nIt will be held as a hybrid event with a live event at Copley Square Park and online. \nSponsored by the Boston Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities. \nThursday July 29th from 12-2:00 pm. \nPre-register and request accommodations. https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdUlCCTGTX…/viewform… #ADA #Accessibility
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/ada-31-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T093000
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SUMMARY:Spanish - PCA Public Listening Session: General Updates and Details on Gradual EVV Implementation
DESCRIPTION:PCA Public Listening Session: General Updates and Details on Gradual EVV Implementation \nMassHealth will be hosting bi-monthly Public Listening Sessions to provide updates on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) implementation for the PCA Program. In addition to providing updates\, these sessions will be used to gather critical stakeholder feedback regarding EVV and will be held at least every other month until EVV implementation begins in calendar year 2022. For each round of sessions\, MassHealth will facilitate one presentation in English and one in spoken Spanish\, as noted below. All sessions will be held virtually via WebEx. \nWednesday\, July 14\, 2021 9:30AM – 11:30AM Spanish Session https://statema.webex.com/statema/j.php?MTID=m69d848f139d2a562b2fea01a5e7f491c Join by phone 1-203-607-0564 US Toll 1-866-692-3580 US Toll Free Meeting \n#/Access code: 161 527 0364 \nMeeting Password: R8qB3tJ3i3J
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/spanish-pca-public-listening-session-general-updates-and-details-on-gradual-evv-implementation/
CATEGORIES:PCA / EVV meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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SUMMARY:PCA Public Listening Session: General Updates and Details on Gradual EVV Implementation
DESCRIPTION:PCA Public Listening Session: General Updates and Details on Gradual EVV Implementation \nMassHealth will be hosting bi-monthly Public Listening Sessions to provide updates on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) implementation for the PCA Program. In addition to providing updates\, these sessions will be used to gather critical stakeholder feedback regarding EVV and will be held at least every other month until EVV implementation begins in calendar year 2022. For each round of sessions\, MassHealth will facilitate one presentation in English and one in spoken Spanish\, as noted below. \nAll sessions will be held virtually via WebEx. Please note the next round of sessions are taking place as follows: \nMonday\, July 12\, 2021 10:00AM – 12:00PM English Session https://statema.webex.com/statema/j.php?MTID=m780307f98a901e94055f034abff70e0b \nJoin by phone 1-203-607-0564 US Toll 1-866-692-3580 US Toll Free Meeting \n#/Access code: 161 021 9709 \nMeeting password: vUpEMWGM653
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/pca-public-listening-session-general-updates-and-details-on-gradual-evv-implementation/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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SUMMARY:25th Annual BCIL Marie Feltin Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to the annual BCIL Marie Feltin Award\, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! \nThis event honors individuals and institutions who exemplify the pioneering spirit of the late DR. MARIE FELTIN\, a tireless advocate for disabled and chronically ill patients. Marie was a founder of Boston’s Community Medical Group\, East Boston Health Center’s Home Care Program and the Urban Medical Group\, healthcare services that focused on patients becoming actively involved in their care as a critical means to bettering their health. Marie was always available for her patients and was a modern-day pioneer in providing medical care to society’s neglected and vulnerable populations. \nThe ceremony supports BCIL  and is a tribute to Marie’s legacy\, which epitomizes BCIL’s mission of empowering individuals with disabilities to take control of their lives and live independently. BCIL promotes the CIVIL RIGHTS of all people with disabilities and our ENERGIZED ADVOCACY supports and helps create EQUAL ACCESS to healthcare\, affordable housing\, accessible transportation\, and ADA compliance for thousands of Greater Boston residents each year\, leading many to jobs\, an education\, and SELF-SUFFICIENCY for themselves and their families. \nTo register to attend go to:  \nTo be an event sponsor or supporter go to:  https://bostoncil.org/bcil-marie-feltin-award-ceremony-tickets-and-sponsorships/ \n 
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/25th-annual-bcil-marie-feltin-award-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Marie Feltin,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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SUMMARY:2018 BCIL Trek\, Trot & Treat - a Costumed Run\, Walk and Roll for Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, October 21\, 2018 for our 2nd Annual BCIL Trek\, Trot & Treat – a Costumed Run\, Walk\, and Roll for Independence.  This family friendly event will be held indoors from 1-3 pm at the UMass Boston Clark Athletic Center – located at 100 William Morrissey Blvd.\, Boston. \nAll proceeds will help BCIL and their mission to eliminate discrimination\, isolation and segregation by providing advocacy\, information and referral\, peer support\, skills training\, PCA services\, and transitional services in order to enhance the independence of people with disabilities. \nHow it will work:  You can walk\, run\, or roll (10 laps = 1 mile) and get family and friends to sponsor you for any amount (per lap or a flat amount) OR BCIL will have a designated runner that you can ask friends and family to contribute to on your behalf. \nAll runners will receive their own bib number and finisher ribbon! \nClick here to print your sponsor page.  Donations can be made via the form below or can be mailed directly to BCIL (60 Temple Place\, 5th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02152  Attn: Susan Smith)  All contributions are tax-deductible. \n2018 Trek\, Trot & Treat event flyer \n2018 Trek\, Trot & Treat Pledge Form \n2018 Release of Liability – All participants must sign a waiver of liability \nSponsor a Runner \nCostumes:  We encourage you to wear your Halloween costume and be entered into the costume contest.  Special prizes will be awarded. To be eligible to win in the costume contest\, you (or a designated runner on your behalf) must complete at least 1 lap. \nStop by and join in the fun!  All ages and abilities welcome!  Healthy refreshments will be available.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/2018-bcil-trek-trot-treat-a-costumed-run-walk-and-roll-for-independence/
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SUMMARY:2017 BCIL Marie Feltin Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This event honors individuals and institutions who exemplify the pioneering spirit of the late DR. MARIE FELTIN\, a tireless advocate for disabled and chronically ill patients. Marie was a founder of Boston’s Community Medical Group\, East Boston Health Center’s Home Care Program and the Urban Medical Group\, neighborhood healthcare services that focused on encouraging patients to become actively involved in their care as a critical means to bettering their health. Marie was always available for her patients and was a modern day pioneer in providing medical care to society’s most neglected and vulnerable populations. \nThe ceremony is held in support of BCIL\, and as a tribute to Marie’s legacy\, which epitomizes BCIL’s mission of empowering individuals with disabilities to take control of their lives and live independently. BCIL promotes the CIVIL RIGHTS of all people with disabilities and our ENERGIZED ADVOCACY and SERVICES support and help create EQUAL ACCESS to healthcare\, affordable housing\, accessible transportation\, and ADA compliance for thousands of Greater Boston residents each year\, leading many to jobs\, an education\, and SELF-SUFFICIENCY for themselves and their families.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/2017-bcil-marie-feltin-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel\, 138 St James Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T180000
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SUMMARY:BCIL Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Your invited to BCIL’s Annual Meeting\, which will be held on Thursday\, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the state Transportation Building\, 10 Park Plaza in Boston. \nIn the past year we have advocated to protect Ride services and the PCA program\, for a consumer voice in health reform\, and for affordable and accessible housing. We’ve also again provided vital services to people with disabilities across Greater Boston. \nPlease join us as we look back on important successes and look ahead to another year of service and advocacy for independent living. \nOn the meeting agenda\, after a light meal\, will be brief business reports\, a review of the past year\, and the presentation of an award to a member who has been a strong advocate on health care issues. Our keynote speaker will be Dan Tsai\, Director of MassHealth\, who will address MassHealth topics. \nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP to Susan Smith at BCIL for planning and food purposes: ssmith@bostoncil.org or 617-338-6665\, x232. Also\, please let us know by November 9 if you’ll need an accommodation. \nShould you wish to obtain a proxy ballot for board elections if you are unable to attend the meeting\, please contact Shawn Kelley by phone at 617-338-6665\, x201 or at skelley@bostoncil.org. \nYour support in the past and for the coming year is much appreciated! \nWe hope to see you on the 17th for a fun and spirited evening. \np.s. Can’t make it on November 17 but would still like a copy of the annual report? Email Susan at ssmith@bostoncil.org with your email address and the annual report will be emailed to you.
URL:https://bostoncil.org/event/bcil-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:10 Park Plaza\, 10 Park Plaza\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Smith":MAILTO:ssmith@bostoncil.org
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