Understanding Medicaid Managed Care

A Virtual Webinar Series for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Families

As conversations about Medicaid managed care continue, it's important to understand the possibilities for improving services, expanding choice, and strengthening supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Join us for the final two virtual webinars exploring national perspectives, emerging approaches, and what potential changes could mean for individuals with IDD, their families, and providers.

This series is educational. Sharing information about proposed models does not represent an endorsement by The Arc of Illinois.

Self-advocates, families, providers, and advocates are welcome. Join us for one or both sessions!

SESSION TWO:

Medicaid Managed Care Updates

November 4, 2026 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

What opportunities could Medicaid managed care bring to Illinois?

Donna Martin, M.Ed., CAE, of the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) will share lessons from other states and explore how emerging approaches to funding and delivering IDD services could benefit families and providers when implemented effectively.

This session is moderated by Suzanne Aaron, Senior Illinois Life Span Information & Outreach Specialist at The Arc of Illinois.

SESSION THREE:

Deon Health and Community Supported Care Partners of Illinois

November 10, 2026 • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

What could the proposal for Illinois look like? Mary Pat Ambrosino and Sarah Titzer, MBA, MHA, will present Deon Health’s proposed model and its partnership with Illinois providers through Community Supported Care Partners of Illinois (CSCP).

B I O S

Donna Martin, M.Ed., CAE
Vice President, State Partnerships & Innovation, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)

Donna Martin brings extensive experience in disability services, leadership, and advocacy. Before joining ANCOR in 2019, she served as Executive Director of the Community Provider Network of Rhode Island, where she advocated for increased funding, improved direct support professional wages, and regulatory improvements.

At ANCOR, Donna supports state provider associations nationwide and leads special initiatives. Her experience as both a disability services professional and parent of a son with autism brings a valuable perspective to her advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.

Mary Pat Ambrosino
Director of Policy, Advocacy, & Advancement, CTF Illinois

Mary Pat Ambrosino brings more than 35 years of experience in health and human services supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Previously President and CEO of CTF Illinois, she now focuses on advancing policies, advocacy initiatives, and programs that strengthen services and supports for children and adults with disabilities.

Sarah Titzer, MBA, MHA
Vice President of Products, Deon Health

Sarah Titzer brings more than 20 years of experience in Medicaid managed care, healthcare leadership, and organizational growth. As Vice President of Deon Health, she plays a key role in developing innovative, person-centered care models and strategies to improve outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Previously, Sarah held senior leadership roles at Elevance Health, where she led initiatives involving provider networks, value-based care, rural healthcare access, and Medicaid quality improvement. Her experience includes supporting large-scale Medicaid programs and helping healthcare organizations develop and implement new models of care.

Sarah is passionate about building sustainable, mission-driven healthcare systems that improve access, strengthen coordination, and better serve individuals with complex needs.