FAMILIES CARING FOR FAMILIES

1915 (b)(c) Waiver Expansion: DHHS is expanding the 1915 (b)(c) waiver statewide.  ECBH LME has been approved to implement the waiver effective April 1, 2012 as a Managed Care Organization (MCO).  The waiver provides the state, through the Local Management Entities (LME), the authority to enroll individuals into a state and federally approved managed care program for the management and delivery of mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services.  This type of managed care is specifically designed to meet the needs of these populations and is different from managed care models used for primary health care.  Information can be found on ECBH’s website www.ecbhlme.org under Medicaid Waiver.

Protect Medicaid and Individuals with Disabilities:  Advocate and speak up for citizens with disabilities by contacting your local, state and federal officials and let them know you support a fair and responsible budget and plan that protects programs vital to people with I/DD, MH, and SA.  Let them know these programs are truly a “lifeline” to you and your family.  Share your story!  There is nothing more powerful than your personal experience.