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  9:46 am
Commenter: Anonymous

Empowering Parents as Advocates
 

Instituting a permanent allowance for parents who serve as caregivers empowers them to be effective advocates for their children within the healthcare and social services systems. Having an intimate understanding of their child's unique needs and preferences, parents can effectively navigate complex bureaucracies and assert their rights to appropriate care and support. By acknowledging and compensating parents for their caregiving role, this policy fosters a sense of empowerment and legitimacy, enabling parents to participate in decision-making processes actively and shaping policies that impact the well-being of their children. This approach improves outcomes for individual families and enhances the overall responsiveness and effectiveness of the healthcare and social services sectors.

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