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Providers tell committee 10% rollback would force closures and wage cuts
Summary
Multiple providers and provider‑executives told the Senate committee that rolling back elements of 2022 rate increases would jeopardize wages, benefits and the viability of small residential habilitation businesses, urging clearer audit standards and staged approaches.
Provider witnesses and executives warned lawmakers that the proposed rollback in House Bill 863 would force salary cuts and business closures.
Jody New, owner and administrator of Teton Supported Living in Nampa, said the July 2022 adjustment allowed her to raise pay from about $12–$14 per hour to $16–$20 and to offer health insurance. "This bill will shut down numerous small residential businesses including mine," she said, adding that a 10% reduction would leave her with only about $1,400 to cover workers' comp, unemployment and overhead by her calculation. Several other providers and CEOs echoed the concern and urged the committee to ensure audits and cost surveys are practical and transparent before reducing reimbursements.
