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Area agencies tell Senate committee caseload and workload models are outdated; bill would require accurate DHS forecasts
Summary
Senate Bill 1074 drew testimony March 6 from area agencies on aging and disability directors who said Department of Human Services caseload forecasts and workload models are outdated and undercount service need for older adults and people with disabilities.
Senate Bill 1074 drew extended testimony March 6 from area agency on aging representatives and local directors who said current caseload forecasts and workload models used by the Department of Human Services are outdated and undercount the number of older adults and people with disabilities who need services.
Nicole Palmaterre and Hazel Baker, testifying for O4AD, the Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities, said their 16 member agencies serve nearly 60% of the state’s caseload and that the department’s forecasting and workload modeling…
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