F4AA37A436BAB46F872589350063D46B Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For WAITLIST FOR PERSONS WITH IDD PRESENTATION

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT HEALTH
Date Jan 12, 2023
Location Old State Library

Waitlist for Persons with IDD Presentation - Committee Discussion Only

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment B

Attachment B.pdf

11:10:27 AM

Bonnie Silva, HCPF,
presented to the committee on the waitlist for persons with Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities, as required by Section 25.5-10-207.5, C.R.S.

11:11:55 AM

Randy Brodersen,
North Metro Community Services, presented to the committee concerning the
waitlist for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

11:15:30 AM

Sally Montgomery, Mosaic, presented to the committee concerning the waitlist for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She highlighted workforce issues providers are facing.

11:18:38 AM

Ms. Silva provided
a powerpoint presentation to the committee (Attachment B). She discussed
what are long-term services and supports, who receives long-term services
and supports, and long-term services and supports programs. Ms. Silva
discussed the waiver services for persons with intellectual and developmental
disabilities.

11:24:29 AM

Ms. Silva discussed the waitlist progress and management. She discussed how HCPF is attempting to meet the needs of people on the waitlist while they are waiting for services. Ms. Silva stated that since FY 14-15, the state has invested $287 million in ending the waitlist. She highlighted other related initiatives the state is undertaking, including Children’s Habilitation Residential Program Waiver Expansion, elimination of sub-minimum wage employment, and remote supports.

11:33:20 AM

Ms. Silva answered questions from the committee.

Waitlist for Persons with IDD Presentation - Committee Discussion Only

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