097. The Future of Self-Directed Services: Navigating Proposed Medicaid Cuts Pt. 1

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Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) are joined by friend-of-the-pod and Support Broker Jamie Brodnax. Together, they discuss the potential impact of Medicaid budget cuts on self-directed services. Jamie explains the possible reduction for the coming fiscal year, which could limit services and wages. Jamie talks about some proposed changes that include a cap on Person Centered Plan-approved funds, significant pay rate cuts, and the elimination of wage exceptions. They consider how changes could severely impact individuals with high needs, reducing their control over services and potentially forcing them to rely on provider-based services. Join the conversation!

Episode Keywords:
self-directed services, Medicaid budget cuts, Developmental Disabilities Administration, personal choice, budget cap, pay rate cuts, wage exception, provider agencies, self-direction, administrative changes, day-to-day administrator, funding delays, service limitations, family advocacy, legislative discussions

Links:
Self-Directed Services (page)
Medicaid - Self-Directed Services (link)
Ep. 032 Self-Direction Deep-Dive_Full Discussion (link)

Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Self-Directed Advocacy Network of Maryland (site)
Individual and Family Directed Goods and Services (IFDGS) (link)
​Self-Directed Services Guidance and Forms (link)
Ep. 089 Martha Goodman; introducing the MEIRA Planning Tool (link)

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