The Virginia Association of Community Services Boards strongly believes that DMAS should use the enhanced FMAP funds available as a result of the ARPA to serve as a stop-gap measure until a full rebase of the rates for DD Waiver services is completed and fully funded by the General Assembly.
This approach will:
This approach should be implemented as follows:
As the state begins to interpret CMS guidance in this area, the VACSB asks that it consider funding for the existing Individual and Family Support Program (IFSP). The VACSB believes this could fall under the category of enhancing HCBS services, or perhaps, while not strictly “reducing the wait list” per the CMS guidance, at least it could serve as a bridge for families while they are waiting for a DD Waiver slot.