Date and Time: Thursday, December 17, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Registration Fee: Free
Non-Member Registration Fee: $25.00
Description: At the request of county board leadership, OACB is pleased to offer a practical training focused on preparing for and participating in Medicaid waiver appeals through the Bureau of State Hearings (BSH). Karin Crabbe from the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities will share her experience managing BSH appeals for Franklin County, including working with legal counsel when needed. This session will highlight practical strategies for organizing documentation, preparing for hearings, presenting the county board's position, and navigating the hearing process. Designed for county board staff responsible for preparing for and/or representing county boards in BSH hearings, this session will offer real-world insights, lessons learned, and an opportunity to ask questions.
This is a remote session that will take place via Zoom. Meeting details will be emailed directly to registrants. All participants must register independently and attend the session live in order to be marked present and receive applicable CPDUs.
Presenter(s): Karin Crabbe, Waiver Services Manager (Franklin DD)
Approved CPDUs: SSA, Business Manager, Board Member, Superintendent
Contact: Lisa Comes (lcomes@oacbdd.org)