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GA Adjustment
Department of Medical Assistance Services (602)
Request Title Reallocate waiver slots
Biennium 2018-2020
Budget Round Initial Bill
Half Sheet Number 303 #5s
Description

This amendment reallocates funding provided for Medicaid Waiver slots for individuals with intellectual and developmental disability to reflect the implementation of the redesigned Waiver programs. The introduced budget provided funding to add 825 Medicaid Waiver slots to meet the funding of former Medicaid Waiver programs and slot requirements contained in the U.S. Department of Justice Settlement Agreement. This amendment provides 384 Community Living Waiver slots, 895 Family and Individuals Support waivers and 40 Building Independent waivers. The reallocation maintains the Commonwealth's funding commitment for the Settlement Agreement, and increases the total number of waiver slots that for each redesigned waiver program that are required to meet the needs and informed choices of the individuals who are expected to fill the slots. Further, waiver slots provided in this budget will allow the Commonwealth to meet the need for any needed transfers between waiver, diversion or transition from institutional care, and emergencies.

Funding Details
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Authorized Position Details
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