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Support Work Incentive Medicaid Coverage: Insuring Health Care Access for Persons with Developmental Disabilities [DOC]
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Inc. supports a Work Incentive Medicaid Coverage Program that allows individuals the ability to work, keep vital health coverage and lower the dependence on government assistance.
Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver Services [DOC]
Developmental Disability waiver programs are essential for individuals with Developmental disabilities and their families and must be protected.
Support Access to Oral Health Care for individuals with Developmental Disabilities [DOC]
Support the Agency for Health Care Administration with their high priority legislative budget request for increases in Medicaid reimbursement rates for oral health services
Protect Early Steps, FloridaÕs Part C Program [DOC]
Protect funding to the Part C Early Intervention program to effectively serve all children with a developmental delay or those who are at risk of developing one.
Oppose the Prepaid Therapy Services Program for children [DOC]
The council opposes managed care for these services because it will limit access to providers and the choice of therapists. Ultimately a reduction in services will be the result of working within a budget reduced by 20%.
John M. McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program [DOC]
Support medically necessary flexible schooling hours for children with disabilities through the McKay Scholarship
Exceptional Student Education Guaranteed Allocation [DOC]
Keep the Exceptional Student Education Guaranteed Allocation for the students who need these services to succeed in the classroom.
Employment First [DOC]
Create a system where integrated, gainful employment is the first option available for all individuals with developmental disabilities.