¨Rekindling the
expectations stated in the Self-Determination
Policy & Practice Guideline
¡CMHSPs report
approximately 3400 individuals who have an individual budget & manage services
¡Capacities and understandings vary widely
¡TA will be developed based upon PPG responses
¡CMHSP mentality is difficult to change
¨Issued the Choice Voucher
Technical Advisory
¡Guidance for
supporting consumers to directly hire their providers
¡Technical assistance for finance and contract
managers
¨Aim is to expand consumer
& ally understanding
¡“Everything You Need To Know About
Self-Determination”
¡Partners for Freedom
¨Building into the 1915(b)
Waiver renewal
¡New covered service,
“Goods & Services” will allow option for redirection of savings in an individual budget to
life-enhancing options
¨Far to go
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