Legislative Agenda 2026
Stabilize Virginia’s Waiver Program & Provider Workforce CrisisvaACCSES members provide essential services to over 50,000 Virginians with lifelong disabilities. The Commonwealth faces a critical workforce shortage, inadequate reimbursement rates, and shrinking provider capacity. With the addition of 3,440 new waiver slots and the need to comply with the Department of Justice permanent injunction, urgent legislative action is required.
Prevent program closures: Close the funding gap in current provider reimbursement so agencies can offer competitive wages and benefits—keeping programs open statewide, safeguarding quality, and expanding capacity to meet growing demand.
Deemed-Status Accreditation: Recognize national accreditations (e.g., CARF) by eliminating duplicative state reviews. This will reduce administrative burden, lower costs, and let providers focus on direct care and innovation.
Increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Additionally, raise the benefit thresholds in order to reduce work disincentives.
vaACCSES Membership
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