This plan amendment updates buy-back provisions for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD), as outlined within the State Plan. In addition, the amendment incorporates funding as outlined in the annual General Appropriation Act for a new level of reimbursement for clients who have severe behavioral needs, incorporates funding to providers to raise wages of direct care employees to at least $15.00 per hour, and makes technical and editorial changes.
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