iBudget Florida Stakeholders’ Meeting - APD.pptVIP

10/16/06 iBudget FloridaStakeholders’ Meeting Introduction Jim DeBeaugrine APD Director Betty Kay Clements Family Care Council Florida Chairperson The Meeting Process Facilitator Introduction Keep the group focused and on track Ensure stakeholder input is heard and recognized Introductions Workgroup members Staff Review of Minutes from Previous Meeting Meeting Objectives Share information Receive input on preferred options, potential improvements, implementation considerations, and other relevant issues Build consensus toward the final plan Project Background APD Challenges to Overcome System is complex More consumer control possible Managing funding is difficult Wait list is growing Project Background Legislative Direction: Plan by February 2010 Fair and equitable distribution of resources based on assessment process Client choice of services and providers Formulas to predict resource needs Recommended roles for providers and support coordinators during the assessment process Overall Goals Simplify the system Enhance: Self-direction Sustainability Equity Detailed Objectives Empower individuals Funding is fair and equitable, yet responsive to individual needs Protect health and safety Detailed Objectives Transparent process Operate within agency budget Meet federal requirements  Needs met through waiver AND state plan, natural supports and community resources Waiver Support Coordinators freed to help get other resources Service review limited for many consumers, for spending up to individual iBudget maximum amount Requests for additional funding require thorough review Proposed Plan Development Timeframe October: Gather stakeholder ideas November and December: Statistical analysis, policy option development January: Stakeholders review draft plan, second round of public meetings February: Plan to Legislature Suggested High-Level Implementation Plan Pending feedback from Legislature: Draft to Legislature: February 1, 2010 CMS approval sou