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Budget Amendments - HB1700 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Sickles
DD Waiver Individualized Supports Budget Program (language only)

Item 310 #3h

Item 310 #3h

Health and Human Resources
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Language

Page 356, after line 19, insert:

"Z. The Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services and the Department of Medical Assistance Services shall not implement the proposed individualized supports budget process for the Developmental Disability Waiver without the explicit authorization of the General Assembly through legislation or authorizing budget language."



Explanation

(This amendment adds language prohibiting the Departments of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and Medical Assistance Services from implementing an individualized supports budget process for the Medicaid Developmental Disability (DD) Waiver program without explicit authorization from the General Assembly. This is a fundamental shift in current public policy regarding how DD Waiver participant plans of service are calculated, authorized and funded.)