Increase funding for all Waiver Services for community providers to ensure sustainable operations to meet the needs of an additional 3,440 people from the Priority 1 Waiting list and the over 15,000 people with disabilities already being supported by an inadequately funded network.

- A rate increase of 36% for all waiver services to account for a persistent annual rate deficit worsened by unprecedented staffing and economic crises.

- Annual COLA rate increases that reflect inflationary costs to ensure individuals with disabilities have a choice in providers and uninterrupted, quality services.

- Annual inflationary increase for Employment Services Organizations (ESOs) to account for escalations in costs related to supporting employment of Virginians with disabilities.

Reduce Red Tape and Unfunded Administrative Mandates that duplicate costs and further weaken the capacity and sustainability of the provider network. The adoption of “deemed status,” a nationally recognized accreditation, will reduce redundant statewide licensing processes.

Amend Policies to Eliminate Disincentives for Employment, including combining funding sources, expanding state procurement policies, and increasing protection of Medicaid benefits for Virginians with disabilities who work.