What is included in the 1,500 MRWP services?

We are all keeping our message simple...1,500 new MRWP services with $16.8M, but have you wondered what are we getting for $16.8 million state dollars? Well, this is the exciting news... first we are getting a matched dollar from the Federal government of 61%. That means that when Georgia puts up 39 cents, the Feds give us 61 cent to implement services - where else can you guarentee this kind of return on investments? Also, these services are a mirror of those that are waiting for help. That is, we have included a significant number of intense level of supports for those in desparate need. The following breakdown for the state:

Comprehensive - 208
Residential - 128
Personal Support - 164
Day Support - 530
Supported Employment - 300
Natural Support - 170
Total services - 1,500

In order for these services to be implement, there is a certain amount of infrastructure that is necessary for DHR and providers. These items would include; Intake and Evaluation costs, a small rate increase for existing Medicaid and Nonmedicaid Support Coordination services, some money for exceptional rates for individuals costing more than the current residential rate, some money available for some behavioral and consultation services, and start up money for the few individuals moving out of a institutional setting into the community.

All of these items are essential for these 1,500 services to be implemented and will cost the state around $16.8 million.