Proposed Changes

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Find out about proposed state and national changes to services for individuals for disabilities. CLICK HERE to view the letter drafted by Ohio Valley Goodwill regarding these proposed changes.

Facts:

“We Need Your Help Again” – Hamilton County Board of DD Services Advocacy

Federal Rules Would Harm Work Centers for the Disabled

Governor Kasich’s Budget for DD Services

The Ohio Governor’s Office of Health Transformation has released a Draft CMS Transition Plan

Hamilton County DDS 2015 State of the Agency and Communication Forum Schedule
Read the draft plan
Find/attend a public forum on the draft plan
To provide feedback on the state’s draft transition plan:
1. Send an email to HCBSfeedback@medicaid.ohio.gov
2. Send written comments to:
  
  Ohio Department of Medicaid, ATTN: HCBS Transition Plan
  
  P.O. Box 182709, 5th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43218
3. Call 800-364-3153 to leave a voicemail
4. Submit testimony in person or in writing at a public hearing. People are required to bring written copies of their testimony.
  1. January 7, 1:00 p.m., Rhodes State Office Tower Lobby Hearing Room, 30 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
  2. January 15, 1:00 p.m., Rhodes State Office Tower Lobby Hearing Room, 30 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215

The following video is a compelling story of the real-life impact on the lives of people with significant disabilities when their right to choose program options that fit their needs are eliminated. Please take a moment to view this important video that explains from the point of view of those impacted how legislation can have unintended negative consequences.