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BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION ON THE IDD WAITLIST
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Date Jan 30, 2019
Location Old State Library
Presentation on the IDD Waitlist - Committee Discussion Only
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11:59:10 AM |
Bonnie Silvia, HCPF, presented on the House Bill 14-1051 Update: Developmental Disabilities Strategic Plan and distributed a handout (Attachment A). Ms. Silva discussed the long term services and support programs administered by HCPF.
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12:06:31 PM |
Ms. Silvia discussed the current enrollment data for the following waivers: Children's Extensive Support, Adult Supported Living Services, and Persons with Developmental Disabilities. She discussed the waiting list for the Persons With Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver. She spoke about the progress made during FY 2017-18 and increases in system capacity. She highlighted the progress made by the department in the system design and service delivery under the waiver.
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12:14:16 PM |
Cheryl Wicks, Mosaic, presented on the progress service providers have made in capacity building to serve individuals receiving DD waiver services.
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12:18:00 PM |
Randy Brodersen, North Metro Community Services, presented on issues regarding funding for waiver services, the system sustainability, and challenges individuals receiving services under a Medicaid waiver face due to workforce issues, including low reimbursement rates for providers. He requested that service providers receive a three percent rate increase.
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12:23:29 PM |
Ms. Wicks and Mr. Brodersen responded to questions.
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