Date: 01/21/2010
Final
Briefing from the DHS
COMMITTEE ON JOINT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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02:31 PM -- Briefing from the Department of Human Services Regarding the Waiting List for Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Jenise May, Interim Deputy Director, Office of Veterans and Disability Services, and Susan Hunt, Associate Director, Office of Veterans and Disability Services, introduced themselves to the committee. A handout regarding the number of individuals with developmental disabilities on the waiting list for services was provided to the committee (Attachment A). Ms. May provided information to the committee regarding the number of number of individuals on the waiting list for services for individuals with developmental disabilities. She provided a handout to the committee detailing the information (Attachment B). Ms. May highlighted that the total number of individuals with developmental disabilities on the waiting list for comprehensive services and supported living services is 2,735. She stated that the total number of individuals on the waiting list for services under the Family Support Services waiver is 4,908. Ms. May stated that the average length on the waiting list is 3 years for comprehensive services and 2.8 years for supported living services. Ms. Hunt spoke to the process in which an individual is evaluated by the department to be put on the waiting list.
