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Big Lakes reports 172 Riley County clients, seeks flat 2026 support; warns of Medicaid and service-design changes
Summary
Big Lakes Developmental Disabilities Center told the commission it serves 172 Riley County residents, asked for a 2% funding increase and warned the board about federal/state Medicaid uncertainty and proposed 'unbundling' of day services that could raise transportation costs.
Representatives from Big Lakes Developmental Disabilities (the regional IDD service provider) briefed the Riley County Commission on May 5 about their 2026 budget request and policy concerns, saying the agency currently serves 172 Riley County residents and is asking the county for a 2% increase (a requested $4,654 increase above 2025 county support).
Big Lakes director Laurie (last name provided in staff materials) told commissioners that county mill levy funds are critical for transportation services because most clients cannot…
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