*Since there is the possibility that a meeting could be canceled, relocated or rescheduled please call the KIPDA office at (502) 266-6084 to confirm a meeting prior to attending.
Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency will make every reasonable accommodation to assist qualified disabled persons in accessing available services or in attending agency activities. If there is a need for KIPDA to be aware of a specific accommodation, you are encouraged to contact this agency at least one week in advance of the meeting so that suitable arrangements can be considered for the delivery of the service or attendance requirement prior to the activity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Community & Economic
Development Division
2020 Census & Kentucky Youth Advocates Launch Statistics in Schools Sweepstakes
Temporary Workers Needed ASAP for
U.S. Census 2020 Address Canvassing
The hiring of hundreds of thousands of temporary workers for the 2020 Census – often described as the nation’s largest civilian mobilization — is now underway.
The Census Bureau has already begun recruiting and hiring people to work on an important preliminary operation for the 2020 Census that begins in August.
Known as In-Field Address Canvassing, this is the process of having field staff visit specific geographic areas to identify every place where people live or could live. The staff then compare what they see on the ground to the existing census address list. They verify, correct, or add address and location information.
Thanks to key innovations and new technology including spatial imagery, address canvassing will be easier to do, less labor intensive and more cost efficient than in years past.
Once the Address Canvassing operation is completed in October 2019, the Census Bureau will finalize the address list for the 2020 Census. That list will be used to mail out invitations to complete the 2020 Census.
Thousands of Workers Needed
The Census Bureau is working to fill thousands of positions nationwide in order to update this address list.
Applying for one of these jobs is simple. Just visit 2020census/jobsor call 855-JOB-2020 and select option 3 for more information. Pay rates for field and clerical jobs can be found at: 2020census.gov/jobs/locations/national-map.html.
Those who are being considered for a position will receive a telephone interview. If offered a job, they will receive instructions on next steps via email.
Applicants will need to complete paperwork online and make an appointment to get fingerprinted for the background check. Once they are offered the job, there will be a period of time before their start date to allow time for the background clearance process. To search for possible management positions, go to USAjobs.gov.
If applicants are not selected for the Address Canvassing operation, they may be called when other positions open later this year or in 2020. Their applications will remain on file.
2019 KAMM Conference
Our Community and Economic Development Specialist, Olivia Ranseen, attended the Kentucky Association of Mitigation Managers Annual Conference at Lake Barkley in Cadiz, KY from September 17th to the 19th. During the conference, she attended workshops on hazard mitigation planning, flood mitigation, green infrastructure, and local emergency management plans, and spoke with staff from the EPA, FEMA, KY Mesonet, and the KY Division of Water. Making sure our region is prepared for any hazard that may come our way.
The KAMM Conference included various workshops, a Dam tour and fun activities. Their partners from the NWS, USGS, FEMA, USACE and KDOW provided workshops and their expertise in numerous venues. Overall a jammed-packed conference, kicking off their 15th Anniversary!
Ms. Ranseen will be leading the update for KIPDA's Hazard Mitigation Plan, coming soon!
Social Services Division
Medicare's Open Enrollment Period
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7and is the time of year when you can make changes to your Medicare coverage. You can make as many changes as you need to your Medicare coverage during Medicare’s Open Enrollment. The last change you make will take effect on January 1, 2020.
Take action to make sure your coverage will meet your needs in 2020.
1. Know the changes you can make during Medicare’s Open Enrollment.
The changes you can make include:
Joining a new Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plan
Switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan
Switching from a Medicare Advantage Plan to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D plan)
Medicare coverage directly through federal government
Includes Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance)
Drug coverage through separate stand-alone Part D plan
Can see any provider who accepts Medicare
Medicare Advantage
Medicare coverage through private health insurance plan
Includes Parts A, B, and usually D benefits
May cover certain services that Original Medicare doesn't, like dental cleanings or a gym membership
You usually have to see an in-network provider to receive covered services at the lowest cost
Part D (prescription drug coverage)
Stand-alone Part D plan or part of a Medicare Advantage Plan
Covered drugs and costs vary by plan
Preferred network pharmacies offer the lowest costs
2. Review your coverage for 2020.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans usually change each year. Make sure that your drugs will still be covered next year and that your providers and pharmacies will still be in the plan’s network.
If you have Original Medicare, visit www.medicare.govor read the 2020 Medicare & You handbook to learn about Medicare’s benefits for the upcoming year.
If you have a Medicare Advantage Planor a stand-alone Part D plan, read your
plan’s Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and/or Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Explore other plan options in your area. You may find a cheaper plan that meets your health care and prescription drug needs. Research shows you can lower your costs by shopping around.
3. Know who to contact if you have questions.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP):Contact your SHIP if you have questions about any notices you receive. SHIP counselors can help you review your options and pick a plan that meets your needs. Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP):Contact your SMP if you receive any notices that seem suspicious. SMP representatives can teach you how to spot and protect yourself from potential Medicare fraud. Medicare Advantage Plan/Part D plan: Contact a plan directly if you have questions about its benefits, coverage, or costs. If you do not receive your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and/or Evidence of Coverage (EOC), contact your plan to request copies.
Starting in 2019, Medicare Advantage Plans were granted more flexibility in the supplemental benefits they can offer to their members. This includes the ability to offer benefits not available before, like nutrition services.
These changes mean that there may be more factors to consider when comparing Medicare Advantage Plan options during Medicare’s Open Enrollment. Carefully review your plan’s Evidence of Coverage and any other plan materials.
If you are considering a new plan that offers its members additional supplemental benefits, make sure to find out about the costs and coverage restrictions associated with those benefits.
Bone and Joint Week
October 11-20th, 2019
Bone and joint week is held annually in October with activities focused on disorders including arthritis, back pain, trauma, pediatric conditions, and osteoporosis. Taken as a group these conditions are the most common causes of severe long-term pain and physical disability worldwide affecting hundreds of millions of people. More than half the American population (over 18) is affected by bone and joint conditions; a third of them required medical care for these conditions. Treatment is expensive and since the “Baby Boomers” became beneficiaries of Medicare, the economic and societal cost of bone and joint health has escalated and is expected to continue for decades.
What Can You Do?
Be active! Get some exercise! Physical activity helps your bones and joints and can postpone or prevent bone/joint disorders. WebMD recommends doing strengthening, aerobic, and flexibility (range-of-motion) exercises. In fact, scientific evidence recommends regular lifelong physical activity to improve bone/joint health.
Eating right is always an important part of maintaining your overall health, and your bones/joints will benefit from a healthy diet, too! Bones need lots of calcium and vitamin D. Doctors suggest up to 1,500 mg of calcium daily. Try to get your calcium via your meals (e.g., milk, yogurt) and make up the difference with a calcium supplement (e.g., vitamin pill). Did you know that the vitamin D helps your body absorb the calcium? But, always check with your doctor first to see how much calcium you need.
Always see your health care provider if you start to experience pain or discomfort in your bones or joints. Many conditions can be treated without surgery—using heat, ice, exercise, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory medications, pain relievers, physical therapy, activity modification, or joint injections.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In 1985, the first Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) was observed in the United States. In the United States this event is referred to as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). [1]
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is the key to survival. Early detection means that cancer can be more effectively treated and prevented from spreading to other areas of the body.
If you know of a family member or friend with a history of breast cancer, encourage them this month to go and have a mammogram! It may save their life.
National Bullying Prevention Month is a campaign in the United States founded in 2006 by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is held during the month of October and unites communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. With the changing demographics, bullying among seniors is a growing problem. Bullying behavior can range from verbal intimidation all the way to physical violence. Features to be alert to include the following:
-Repetitive, negative behavior towards another person which violates standards of appropriate conduct
-Negative behavior occurring over a period of time, typically becoming more extreme
-Behavior which may be consciously or unconsciously committed by the bully
-Behavior which is unsolicited by the victim
-The effects on the victim are lasting and harmful
Ways to deal with bullying:
For agencies
• acknowledge the problems and develop an approach
• zero-tolerance on bullying
• implement codes of conduct
• enforce consequences for bullying
For victims
• ignore the bully
• report to the proper individuals/ authorities
• document the instances of bullying
For bystanders – speak up! We are all responsible to get involved and stop bullying.
Source: PACER
October is Health Literacy Month!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health literacy can be defined as “the degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions.”
Why is it Health Literacy Month so important? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that “nearly 9 out of 10 adults may lack the skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease.” That’s almost 90% of all adults! So, what are some good ways to improve your health literacy?
After signing up for health insurance, make sure to check your mail for any information from the health insurance company. You should receive a booklet with all your benefit information in it. This information will help you determine which doctors are in your plan as well as what your plan covers. You can always call the number on the back of your health insurance card with any questions you might have.
Make sure to see your Primary Care Physician (PCP) at least once a year for a checkup. Before and during your visit, make sure to do the following:
Before going to your PCP, write down any questions you have for them. Take them with you to ask the doctor or nurse when you see him or her. Writing the questions down helps you remember to ask them during your visit.
Repeat what you hear back to the doctor or nurse. This makes sure that the doctor or nurse has the chance to clarify any information you don’t understand.
Take any medications with you to your visit and make sure to show them to your PCP. Be sure to include any vitamins and supplements.
Remember! Open enrollment to purchase a health insurance plan for 2019 through healthcare.gov starts October 15th and runs through December 7th. Call KIPDA at (502) 266 6084 to reach a State Health Insurance Program, SHIP, counselor.
The Indiana MPO Conference took place in Ft. Wayne, IN September 24-27. This year focused on the 3 R’s: Reinvest, Revitalize and Reconnect with an emphasis on efforts that support community development and redevelopment. The MPO Conference tagline is “Linking Transportation with Community.” KIPDA’s Transportation Division Director, Larry Chaney and their GIS Manager, Adam Forseth attended.
On Wednesday they were awarded the “Outstanding Planning Project” for the Project Evaluation and Submitted Process!
Prior to the advent of federally-required performance-based planning, KIPDA began development of a data-driven project evaluation process based on goals, objectives and targets set by the Transportation Policy Committee. This process resulted in the creation of an integrated system that allows potential project sponsors to access a considerable amount of data prior to submission for inclusion in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
Project sponsors (and the public) have on-line access to the planning and evaluation tools used to assess how projects will impact the performance goals and targets. Project sponsors submit project applications through the KIPDA Transportation Planning Portal that provides interactive maps and tools that directly connect to performance goals, objectives and targets. The tools incorporate geo-spatial analyses relating the targets and provide easily-understood clustering and the locations of assets and other parameters.
One Southern Indiana B2B eXperience 2019
One Southern Indiana (1si) is the Lead Economic DeOne Southern Indiana (1si) is the Lead Economic Development Organization (LEDO) and Chamber of Commerce for Clark and Floyd Counties on the Indiana side of the KIPDA MPO region. Throughout the year they host events for members and the public to learn how to better their community. The 1SI B2B eXperience 2019 was held Wednesday, September 25th at the Radisson Louisville North, in Clarksville. The event started with a kickoff luncheon featuring Futurist, David Houle. He writes the highly regarded futurist blog www.evolutionshift.com with the tag line “A Future Look At Today.” Houle talked about how business owners will be successful if they allow themselves to be transformed by disruptions (i.e. plan for the unknown). Following the luncheon, attendees could visit exhibition booths from a wide variety of businesses, including Every Commute Counts, a KIPDA program.
The first of two workshops featured a panel discussion on “Quality of Place for a Growing Southern Indiana" with these speakers
Scott Martin, River Heritage Conservancy
Jerry Finn, Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County
Eileen Yanoviak, Carnegie Center for Art & History
The second workshop highlighted "The Changing Landscape of Southern Indiana Business & Industry" and featured
Rob Waiz, City of Jeffersonville
Josh Staten, City of New Albany
Dylan Fisher, Town of Clarksville
John Spencer, City of Charlestown
It was a great opportunity to inform business leaders about KIPDA’s Transportation Division and our rideshare program.
What does the future hold?
The Electric Car is here!! Estimated to make up 50% of cars in the U.S. by 2030
The Age of the Autonomous Vehicle - 25% by 2030
Change mode of transportation, not infrastructure
Even flying cars!
Electric Aviation
Participation Plan Update
One of the basics of planning is collecting viewpoints and opinions from members of the public to help inform policy-makers. A requirement of the Louisville/Jefferson County KY-IN Metropolitan Planning Organization is to have a process in place to collect this information. This process is defined by the Louisville/Jefferson County KY-IN Metropolitan Planning Organization Participation Plan. An update to the Participation Plan is available for public review for the next 45 days.
We invite members of the public to review the document either here or at any of the regional libraries and submit comments to the following address by November 2, 2019.
KIPDA
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
Or you may e-mail comments to: kipda.trans@kipda.org
In addition, this document can be reviewed and members of the public may ask questions in person during five public open houses to be held at the following times and locations:
October 8, 2019, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at New Albany Floyd County Library, 180 W Spring St., New Albany, Indiana 47150
October 9, 2019, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Shepherdsville City Hall, 634 Conestoga Pkwy., Shepherdsville, KY 40165
October 16, 2019, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at La Grange Community Center, 307 W Jefferson St., La Grange, Kentucky 40031
October 22, 2019, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at St. Matthews Public Library, 3940 Grandview Ave., Louisville, Kentucky 40207
October 24, 2019, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Ken Ellis Center, 1425 Pennsylvania Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130
