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Budget Amendments - SB800 (Committee Approved)

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Feasibility of Adding Core Services Waiver for Developmental Disabilities

Item 308 #8s

Item 308 #8s

First Year - FY2023 Second Year - FY2024
Health and Human Resources
Department of Medical Assistance Services FY2023 $0 FY2024 $250,000 GF
FY2023 $0 FY2024 $250,000 NGF

Language
Page 385, line 32, strike "$289,288,829" and insert "$289,788,829".

Page 393, after line 33, insert:

"II. The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall conduct a feasibility study on the addition of a 1915(k) waiver that contains complementary core services for those with developmental disabilities, without the requirement to meet nursing facility criteria. Core services shall include and not be limited to personal assistance, respite, companion, services facilitation, in-home supports, and assistive technology in both consumer-directed and agency-directed where applicable. The report shall involve all relevant stakeholders, including advocacy groups and individuals with developmental disabilities. The department shall submit the report to the Chairs of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committees by November 1, 2023."



Explanation

(This amendment directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to conduct a feasibility study of the addition of a 1915(k) waiver that contains complementary core services for those with developmental disabilities, without the requirement to meet nursing facility criteria. Core services shall include and not be limited to personal assistance, respite, companion, services facilitation, in-home supports, and assistive technology in both consumer-directed and agency-directed where applicable. The report will involve all relevant stakeholders including advocacy groups and individuals with developmental disabilities. The report shall be submitted to the General Assembly by November 1, 2023.)