Department of Early Childhood proposes modest cost containment for Early Intervention program amid rising caseloads
The Department of Early Childhood reported roughly 19,459 unduplicated children served in 2024‑25 and proposed four initial cost‑containment measures (administrative freezes, ending no‑show payments, eliminating subcontractor mileage reimbursement, and removing a training stipend) estimated to save about $953K in FY25‑26 and $1.6M in FY26‑27 while warning of workforce risks.
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Department of Early Childhood officials told the Joint Budget Committee that the Early Intervention (EI) program is serving roughly 19,459 unduplicated children in fiscal year 2024‑25 and that caseloads and service‑unit usage have grown since post‑pandemic eligibility broadenings. Staff said about 40% of EI children are covered by Medicaid and roughly 9% by private insurers that participate in the Early Intervention Services Trust; remaining costs are carried by state and federal funds.
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