Now that the House will approve their version of the budget on Wednesday, the Senate will go through the SAME process very quickly. That means that all the work you have done over the last few weeks, needs to be done AGAIN, but directed to our list of key Senators.There are some things that we like about the House's version:
- In the DCH budget: Proposed 152 slots (slots=person) to the Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP). $3,286,957 state $8,535,333 total (This is what we asked for...see our agenda by clicking here)
- In the DHR budget: Proposed 1,500 services (1,500 =around 1,300 people) for consumers on the MR/DD Waiting list with 9 months of funding. $12,040,329 state $25,148,408 total. (Their proposal is something to celebrate)
Chairman Ben Harbin presented the budget to the full Appropriations Committee for their approval on March 6. The full appropriations increased the funding for the 1,500 services to 9 months from the subcommittee's recommendation of 6 months! However, it is not done yet! We need you to help us ensure that the Senate does their part, click our audio post to find out more...
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Hi! I'm a support coordinator for the waiting folks on the MR/DD waiting list, and this is great news! Let's hope there is much more to come!
I have fifty-two individuals needing funding, many of whom are children.
I'd love to let the Senate know what it's like to be waiting for services for most of these families.
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