Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Medical Assistance Services
 
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Board of Medical Assistance Services
 
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7/8/23  9:19 am
Commenter: Anonymous

Cost-Effective Investment in Early Intervention
 

Recognizing parents as eligible recipients of permanent personal care and assistance allowance reflect a cost-effective investment in early intervention strategies. Research consistently demonstrates the pivotal role of early childhood development in shaping lifelong outcomes. By offering financial support to parents who face the challenge of delivering extraordinary care, the state ensures that critical interventions are delivered promptly and consistently, optimizing the developmental trajectories of minors. This proactive approach yields long-term savings in healthcare and social support costs and cultivates an inclusive society that values and supports the well-being of all its members from an early age.

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