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DHS seeks 600 additional HCBS slots, funded by PASS premium tax, to chip away at 3,400–3,500 waiting list
Summary
The Department of Human Services told the committee it will seek a waiver amendment to add 600 slots (plus 100 priority slots) to community and employment supports, funded by premium tax revenue from the PASS program, to reduce a multi‑year waiting list.
Mark Wye and Melissa Stone of the Department of Human Services presented a rule amendment asking the committee to review an expansion of the Community and Employment Supports waiver that would add 600 slots and 100 priority slots funded by premium tax revenue from the PASS program.
DHS said the waiting list for waiver services currently "hovers around 3,400 to 3,500" people on most days; adding the slots is intended to reduce that backlog. The 100 priority slots are earmarked for children…
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