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DHS proposes tighter controls on waiver exceptions, rate changes and supports for CFSS workforce
Summary
Assistant Commissioner Natasha Mears outlined governor's proposals to limit growth in disability waiver spending through tighter documentation for rate exceptions, changes to residential and day-service rate inputs, a reduced absence/utilization factor, and changes to customized living access. The proposal also includes wage and training supports
Assistant Commissioner Natasha Mears told the House Human Service Finance and Policy Committee that the governor's budget contains multiple proposals to curb unexpected growth in disability waiver spending while supporting direct care workers under Community First Services and Supports (CFSS).
Mears said the package would tighten what qualifies for DWRS (disability waiver rate system) rate exceptions and require stronger documentation and yearly renewal for exceptions; add monitoring of rate inputs to ensure authorized services are…
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