A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on home and community-based services provided to individuals with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism and other developmental disabilities with a focus on streamlining the application process and improving service delivery.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers in Pennsylvania. The study will focus on improving the experience for individuals with physical, intellectual, autism, and other developmental disabilities who receive these waivers, with a particular emphasis on streamlining the application process and enhancing service delivery. The report will examine various aspects of the waiver programs, including access, eligibility, workforce challenges, and cost-effectiveness, and make recommendations for improvement.
Key provisions
- Conduct a study of programs administered by the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).
- Evaluate barriers and facilitators to accessing HCBS waivers.
- Assess the effectiveness of current eligibility criteria and recommend improvements.
- Examine workforce challenges, including direct care worker wages and training.
- Compare service menus between OLTL and ODP waivers.
- Investigate the reasons for low employment rates among waiver participants.
- Analyze the impact of dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid.
- Collect data through surveys and interviews with recipients and advocates.
Who is affected
- Individuals with physical disabilities
- Individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities
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- Pn 1045 Html
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Primary sponsor
Melissa Cerrato
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Dan Miller
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