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Bill would let families use underused waiver dollars to buy more respite care, backers say
Summary
House Bill 1344 would allow respite care to be an eligible item under aggregate services in Basic Plus and SIBS waivers; supporters said it could increase respite hours by tapping underused funds, while opponents asked for clarity on implementation and protections.
Representative Stephanie Barnard, sponsor of House Bill 1344, told the committee the bill directs the Developmental Disabilities Administration to submit a waiver amendment to allow respite care to be an eligible aggregate service under the Basic Plus and Children’s Intensive In-Home Behavioral Support (SIBS) waivers.
"This bill provides options that open up flexibility for families to use aggregate dollars that go unused every single year," Representative Barnard said in testimony, describing respite added to the…
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