Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, Ashley Ford submitted testimony to the House Human Services Committee on May 5, 2022. Her testimony provided recommendations on reducing interest lists and staffing shortages for waiver services.
Recommendations for reducing lists for waiver services included:
Expand Medicaid Buy-In
Implement TEFRA Option
Adjust TxHmL Eligibility
Bring Back In Home and Family Supports
Fund more HCBS
Recommendations for reducing associated staffing shortages included:
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