Access to Care for People with Disabilities

Andy Lund, who lives in a home supervised by Lutheran Social Service, took an active role in advocating for people with disabilities during the last legislative session. As he engaged legislators through attendance at town hall meetings, direct communications and meetings at the Capitol, Andy knew he was making a difference.

Access to Services for People with Disabilities

The Issue

Redesign of supports for people with disabilities will be necessary to provide innovative services to increase independence in community at less cost to Minnesota.

The Goal

Enact reforms so people with disabilities have real freedom to make desicions and design their own lives.

2013 Public Policy Agenda

AdvanceMy Life, My Choices - People with disabilities can design their own lives to achieve full life in community at less cost to Minnesotans.

Reform 2020 creates opportunity for enhanced self-direction of services for people with disabilities and is being implemented by the MN Department of Human Services as authority is granted by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- Expedient implementation should focus on:
  - Full choice for people with disabilities to develop their own life plan.
  - Values-driven licensing and standards that focus on the most satisfying outcomes for each person, and streamlined processes for greatest efficiencies.
  - Individual budgeting so each person can fully understand and wisely use allocated service dollars for full integration in community life.

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