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Virginia’s Day Support Waiver. Department of Medical Assistance Services Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services July 25, 2011. Virginia’s Day Support Waiver. Day Support Waiver facts:
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Virginia’s Day Support Waiver Department of Medical Assistance Services Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services July 25, 2011
Virginia’s Day Support Waiver Day Support Waiver facts: • Originally approved effective July 1, 2005 to provide supportive care in the community for individuals on the ID waiting list • Has 300 approved waiver slots
Virginia’s Day Support Waiver Day Support Waiver facts continued: • Total waiver expenditure $3,369,954* • Average cost per individual $11,908* • DBHDS administers the operations of the Day Support Waiver * Cost-effectiveness Summary of Virginia’s 1915 (c ) Home- & Community-Based Waivers SFY 2009 – Initial Reports
Virginia’s Day Support Waiver Day Support Waiver Services: • Day Support (regular and intensive) • Prevocational Services • Supported Employment
Next Steps Preliminary research indicates that expansion of the available services provided through the Day Support Waiver could offer short-term opportunity to: • Address the immediate need for increasing available services in communities; and • Ensuring cost effectiveness and increased efficiency of supports and services.
Next Steps You are invited to join today in a discussion about the Day Support Waiver and offer suggestions to enhance community supports for individuals with ID / DD.