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Self-Hired Full Time Staff
Open Enrollment for Dental & Vision Insurance is here! To: Full-Time Benefit Eligible Employees From: Katie McGill, Benefits SupervisorDate: 10/5/26Re: Important Dental and Vision Open Enrollment – Self-Hired Support Staff Important!!!!!!! Open Enrollment for our Dental and Vision Plan is here. If you are a full-time Self-Hired Support Staff and work at least 30 hours regularly per week, […]
On behalf of NYABLE
NY ABLE allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for qualified disability related expenses, without limiting their ability to benefit from federal benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid. NY ABLE offers multiple investment options including a checking account and debit card option allowing individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and […]
Broker Submission Calendar Update!
Dear Brokers, Earlier this year, we provided a calendar outlining the final submission deadlines for Broker Invoices. Due to recent changes in our payment policies, we are adjusting the submission timeline for the final three months of 2026. These changes are necessary to ensure timely payments and accurate billing to Medicaid. Please carefully review the […]
NYS Disability Advocacy Training Network (DATN) is offering free workshops – Information below.
Please note: These workshops are not facilitated by ISS This fall, the NYS Disability Advocacy Training Network (DATN) is offering free workshops in two ways. First, we have virtual workshops that are open to both self-advocates and family members. You are welcome to join us online. Second, we are accepting invitations from groups and organizations. […]
Portal Maintenance Thurs., 9/17 6 PM to Fri., 9/18 6 AM
Happy DSP Recognition Week!
This week is all about celebrating the incredible Direct Support Professionals who make a difference every day and the hard work you are putting forth through your work with our participants! DSPs are an essential part of Independent Support Services and Self-Direction, and we would not be where we are today without you. From the […]
1st Annual Walk n Roll Event is happening this Saturday!
Hello everyone, The date of our 1st Annual Walk N Roll event to support THE BARRY FUND for Self-Direction will be this coming Saturday, September 19th, 2026. The weather is expected to be great but we do have a rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 20th, 2026 if needed. A notice will be placed on our website, www.issny.org on Thursday in case […]
Important Update: Expense Reimbursement and Invoice Payment
Dear ISS Stakeholders, We are reaching out to share an important update about how ISS will process expenses and reimbursements. We recognize how important timely reimbursements are to the people and families we support, and we are committed to making this transition as smooth and predictable as possible. As a follow-up to our June 22, […]