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82 nd Texas Legislature Budget Decisions

82 nd Texas Legislature Budget Decisions. Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). Waivers - Less money to serve more. Will restrict the type, scope & frequency of services – aka Utilization Review, Caps, $ limitations. 8 programs.

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82 nd Texas Legislature Budget Decisions

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  1. 82nd Texas LegislatureBudget Decisions Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

  2. Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) • Waivers - Less money to serve more. Will restrict the type, scope & frequency of services – aka Utilization Review, Caps, $ limitations. 8 programs. • MR Community Services – Huge cut for “safety net” for those not on Medicaid. “Refinancing” people into Texas Home Living. Children under 18 living at home will not qualify for Medicaid. • MR In-Home Family Support – Eliminated

  3. DADS Continued • Rate Cuts - Individuals on consumer directed services will have less dollars for services. Providers will have hard time staying in business. • Promoting Independence Services will keep moving people out of institutions, but quality of services will be reduced. • ICF/MR Facilities– Significant rate cut; providers will receive less $ than previous bi-ennium.

  4. Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) • Early Childhood Intervention • Services to children with developmental delays that improve development. Eligibility is being significantly restructured, which will result in fewer children served during the biennium. • Autism Program • Evidence based treatment to 180 children 3-8 years old with autism diagnosis. Level funded • Comprehensive Rehabilitation • Post acute rehabilitation for individuals with traumatic brain or spinal cord injury. Level funded.

  5. Department of State Health Services (DSHS) • Children with Special Health Care Needs • Services for children not eligible for CHIP or Medicaid who have significant health care needs. • Funding cut 17%. • 720 children will lose services. • 1,422 are currently waiting list for services.

  6. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) • Housing Trust Fund - GR funded - cut 50% • Amy Young Architectural Barrier Removal – ? Funding • Grants to remove barriers for owners or renters. Keeps people safe, at home and out of institutions. • Homeless Housing in 8 Urban Areas - Zero Funding • Emergency rooms will be burdened by the loss of funding. • Permission for program included in Governor’s Enterprise program but not appropriated.

  7. Thank you for your Leadership

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