My name is David Broder and I live in Fairfax County. My family has used home care services in the past, and I've been a lifelong advocate for Quality Home Care. For the past two decades, I have worked with older adults, people with disabilities, their families, and care workers across Virginia to ensure that all people can live with dignity and respect.
During the pandemic, parents were able to work as paid caregivers to waiver-eligible minors, which benefited Virginia families and Virginia tax-payers.
Virginia must reinstate and make permanent these provisions. This proposed amendment, which is consistent with other CMS-approved plans, will make a positive difference for impacted families and for our entire community.
I ask that DMAS:
Thank you.