Disability matters presentation 2011 (slideshare)

Disability Matters

About Us The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) is a broad-based coalition comprised of multiple advocacy and provider organizations all dedicated to improving the lives of Minnesotans with disabilities. We address public policy issues that impact people with disabilities by collaborating with others, advocating, educating, influencing change and creating awareness for understanding. www.mnccd.org

MN-CCD Town Hall Forum
Program Agenda
2011 Legislative Session Impacts
Ideas to make a difference in 2012
Advocacy Skills/Telling Your Story
Engage with Elected Officials

State Budget Breakdown * 2012/13 Biennium, General Fund Dollars

Tough Times for Disability Programs & Services
Within Health and Human Services, disability services have experienced more than $600 million in cuts and fee increases since 2002.
This also includes cuts in federal funds as the federal government ‘matches’ state dollars spent on some disability services, so when the state eliminates their program funding, the federal government stops as well.

Health Care
Increased Co payments for prescriptions and office/ER visits
Cuts to providers for basic care services
Managed care expansion with opt – out
Care coordination focus
MA benefit changes (chiropractic and specialized maintenance)
MA reform waiver
Limit critical access dentistry providers

Long Term Services and Supports
Adult and Children’s mental health grants cut by over $13 million
County Children and Community Services Act Grants (CCSA) cut by $22 million
A 1.5% cut in rates for long-term care waivers, home care, disability grants, and aging and adult services grants

Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Alternative Funding (30 min per person per day for those with 1ADL and/or level 1behavior)
20% wage cut for non-legally responsible family member PCAs (effective Oct. 1, 2011)
Waiver Enrollment Caps for 12/13 biennium: CADI: 60 per month, DD: 6 per month, No limits to CAC and TBI

Statewide Quality Assurance - State will provide $100,000 per year funding for Region 10 Quality Assurance and $200,000 for the biennium for statewide quality assurance council for persons with disabilities
Authorizes Minnesota to move forward with Money Follows the Person federal grant aimed at reducing institutional services and improving community services.

Employment
Day training and habilitation providers experienced a 1% across the board cut
Vocational Rehabilitation was not cut, and more individuals will be served as a result
Fee increases for MA-EPD participants will total over $8 million for the 2014-2015 biennium

Housing
Waiver Provider Rate Reduction
Across the Board Rate Cut of 1.5%
Contingent Rate Reduction
Targeted Rate Cuts of 10%
Low Needs Congregate Care
Licensing Changes
Increased Fees and Bed De-licensure

Transportation
Reduces rates for Medicaid transportation services, including ambulance, special transportation (STS) and access to transportation services (ATS) by4.5%
Greater MN transit cut $2.7 million
Metropolitan council cut $51.7 million

Special Education
“ Payment Shift” (delayed payment) of $2.1billion to schools
Special Education funding protected
Prone Restraints can currently be used in emergency settings only until August 1, 2012
School must report to Minnesota Department of Education within 5 days of using prone restraint

Make a Difference in 2012
Economy still recovering from recession
State has experienced budget deficit for past several years and will likely again this year
Nearly 1 in 3 current legislators were new to the capitol in 2011
Significant ideological differences amongst policy makers
Current Climate

Make a Difference in 2012
Stable and equitable tax system
Self Direction
MN-CCD Guiding Principles

Your Challenge for 2012
Join the MN-CCD grassroots activities and policy subcommittees and become involved in disability advocacy!

Become a Disability Advocate
Educate yourself about the issues
Tell Your Story
Talk with Policymakers
Talk to your friends, family, and community
Stay involved and active in MN-CCD and other organizations

Steps to Make a Difference
You have already learned about the 2011 legislative session and how the resulting legislation may impact you and the broader disability community
Now it’s time to share our stories about the role of disability services in our lives.

Introduction and background on you
Relate a specific personal experience
Frame the issue: Problem – Solution
Tell them what you want/ ask for a commitment
Thank them for their time
Tell Your Personal Story

How have programs and services improved your life or the life of your family?
What challenges would you face if these programs and services were reduced or eliminated?
Ask your elected official for specific action on your issue
Key Messages

Keys to Success
Who you are
What happened
What it is like now
What works, what doesn’t
3-4 minutes max.
Pick a focus for your talk
Be Brief Be Real

Now is the Time
Meet and talk with elected officials, family members and friends

Pass on the Message
Talk with your friends, family and community about these issues
Help them learn about key health and human service programs
Ask them to get involved with you and bring them along to activities and events
No one person can do this
We Must All Work Together!

Get Involved
Stay active with the organization(s) that reflect your concerns
Attend organizational events and other activities to stay involved such as advocacy days
Join coalitions and volunteer on task forces or advisory committees

Your Call to Action - Review
Learn the Issues
Tell Your Story
Hold your elected officials accountable
Talk to family, friends and the community
Become involved with MN- CCD and other organizations to stay active

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