Legislative Plan

2012 Legislative Plan

ID/DD Services & Supports:

• Recognizing that rates have increased by less than 20% in more than 20 years, support restoration of rates in the ID, DD and DS Waivers to July 1, 2008 levels – 2.6% for congregate residential and 1% for other affected services
• Support rate differentials for smaller congregate settings (4 beds or fewer) and for high intensity medical or behavioral supports, and the use of Trust Fund monies for start-up costs not covered by Medicaid
• Consider carefully any proposals to change the structure of the care management system(s) currently in place, including managed care initiatives for the ID/DD populations
• Review and respond as appropriate to the plans developed in response to DOJ initiatives to “right size” the Training Centers including those for a Supports Waiver,

 Behavioral Health Services:

• Recognizing that in the past 24 months requirements for staff credentials have been significantly increased, caseloads have been reduced, requirements for supervisory oversight have been increased, and the VICAP process has significantly reduced new referrals; support restoration of rates to January 1, 2010 levels for Intensive In-Home (14.3%), Therapeutic Day Treatment (4%), and Residential A & B (5%);

 Provider Issues:

• Review and respond as appropriate to:
• DBHDS implementation of initiatives in the “Creating Opportunities” Plan, and the Comprehensive Plan,
• Initiatives which are part of or in response to the JLARC study or the budget initiative on methodologies to be employed in provider integrity to make the system more provider friendly while guarding against fraud or abuse, and
• Any initiative which would limit the right of the individual to make an informed choice of a service/support provider.

November 1, 2011