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Make Your Voice Heard: Public Comment Opportunity

The Bureau of Disabilities Services, Division of Aging, and Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning has announced their intent to propose amendments to the Health and Wellness (H&W), PathWays, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) waivers. These changes could have significant impacts on individuals and families relying on these critical services.

📢 Now is the time to share your perspective.
Public comments on these amendments are being accepted from December 25, 2024, through January 24, 2025.

Your voice matters! All public comments submitted during the comment period will be carefully reviewed and addressed by OMPP. A summary of the feedback, including responses to any suggestions not adopted and details of changes made to the waiver based on public input, will be included in the updated version of the waiver. 


Changes Include:


Why Act Now?

Medicaid waivers often serve as the gateway to vital care for children and adults with disabilities. Fewer slots mean:

This is your chance to influence the process and protect vulnerable families.


How You Can Make an Impact

Share your experiences, concerns, and suggestions. Be specific about how these changes might affect your family or community.

Public comments are being accepted until January 24, 2025. You can:

Not sure what to say?  Read how you can Write Effective Comments HERE 

Your input can shape policies to ensure they meet the needs of those who depend on Medicaid services. Speak up before the January 24 deadline!

ANSWER OUR CALL-TO-ACTION!

ACTIVELY ADVOCATE

The most effective way to create real change is by electing legislators who understand and champion the needs of family caregivers and the disability community. 

Advocacy starts with action—reach out to your legislators, send an email, attend meetings, and make your voice heard. Together, we can shape policies that protect and empower our families. 

Here are some of the things you can do to take action and advocate: 

Send a quick email to your Legislators and Important Committee Members.

Call! Talk with a human or leave a message for your legislator or staff. 

Schedule a meeting with your legislator to discuss issues important to you. 

Post on Facebook! Social media draws attention to issues and calls to action.

Talk to your friends, neighbors, family members and anyone who will listen

Letters to the Editor tell communities what’s happening.

Testify! Any citizen can do this! We can help you advocate in person. 

Attend a “Third House” (aka “Cracker Barrel”) or Town Hall Event. 

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