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DHS reports multiple Medicaid waiver renewals and an amendment to add slots and allow family caregivers to be paid
Summary
DHS briefed the committee on renewals of several 1915 waivers (Living Choices, Our Choices, 1915(b)/(c) packages) and an amendment that adds 3,000 community and employment support slots and permits parents/legal guardians to be paid caregivers when hired by approved providers after background checks and training.
Mark White and other Department of Human Services officials updated the Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on several Medicaid waiver renewals and an amendment designed to reduce waiting lists and expand in‑home supports.
White said the Living Choices waiver (assisted living services for frail elderly and younger adults with physical disabilities) required technical edits requested by CMS; the department will return any substantive changes for committee review and separately promulgate a new assisted‑living rate expected later in the year. The House/committee record shows the current waiver package uses the…
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