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Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers… is to allow individual states to accomplish certain goals, such as reducing costs, expanding coverage, or improving care for certain target groups. Through these waivers, states can provide services that wouldn’t usually be covered by … of a long-term care facility. They help pay for standard medical and non-medical care, including personal care services, respite care, and adult day programs. Who administers Medicaid waivers? Following federal guidelines, individual states …

Congress includes relief for the autism community in the American Rescue Plan… and there are many elements of the $1.9 trillion bill that will provide financial help, as well as housing, food and health care assistance. Throughout the past year, in response to hearing from autistic individuals and their families, Autism … The voices of advocacy ambassadors and grassroots advocates, including autistic individuals, family members and others who care deeply about the autism community, played an important role in getting Congress to incorporate these provisions in the … The vast majority of residential services for adults with autism are provided via Medicaid HCBS, which also offers respite to family caregivers, supported employment services to autistic adults, along with many other critical community …

With Medicaid funding at risk, Laura’s message is clear – “It’s time to mobilize”… day camps. Our reach is broad, and our impact is deep—each individual we support has unique needs that require personalized care.  Our direct support professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of these services , ensuring that every person we support has the opportunity to thrive in their community. DSPs begin their careers with a passion to help others, and we provide the tools for them to grow. Many of our DSPs have worked with families … ever. This funding is needed to end waitlists for lifespan services like community and supported living, personal supports, respite, meaningful day services, employment supports, assistive technology, and more, as well as  to ensure health and …

Transition from school-based services to HCBS Waiver adult services… someone who supported me. In January of 2015, I was also given an individual budget through CBDD. I used my budget for home care services, which help with things such as working on grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning and other life skills. I also … these waivers in the future .) Waivers can pay for things such as adult day programs; assistive technology or equipment; respite services for caregivers; direct service providers to offer support with cooking, cleaning, shopping, leisure, community outings and more; …

Policy Pulse Newsletter - July 2023… Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefits to PreK-12 special education, postsecondary transition, career and technical education and higher education. Learn more about a few of the bills we currently support.   RISE Act … their life spans to live, remain safe and participate in their communities. This includes residential and day supports, respite, recreation, transportation and others.  Unfortunately, lengthy waiting lists exist around the country and the … creates a pilot program across the metro areas of Miami and Tampa to give those on the waiver waitlist access to a managed care program set of supports. Infrastructure/Process Improvement -  The state budget included $6million for increased wage …