I would suggest that you ask the Director to clarify in Dodd's announcement.  To my knowledge they haven't put one out yet.

Residential is the wording we agreed to amongst ourselves, but it could be clarified by Dodd.

Jamie

From the phone of:
James W. Steele, MSW
Executive Director
Ohio Valley Residential Services
2261 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati,  Ohio. 45206
Direct:  513-487-4775
Cell:  513-200-3695

On Jan 2, 2020, at 8:41 AM, Gary Tonks <Gary.Tonks@thearcofohio.org> wrote:

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We are already getting emails asking what "residential" means

People believe only staff working in traditional group homes will get An increase

Gary Tonks, CEO
The Arc of Ohio

On Tue, Dec 31, 2019 at 9:21 AM Peter Moore <PMoore@opra.org<mailto:PMoore@opra.org>> wrote:
Good morning everyone,

I hope you are well and ready for the New Year!

As you know, as a result of organized and effective advocacy efforts during the 2019 state budget process, there was a historic investment in the Homemaker Personal Care (HPC) services offered in Ohio.  Primarily, the rate increase was intended to assist providers to address the Direct Support Professional workforce crisis.  The rate increase will be in place January 1st, 2020.

Since the rate increase was announced there has been information shared from a variety of entities about the HPC rate and how it will be applied.  Some of that information has not been accurate and has created some confusion.

We believe it is important to ensure that the communication regarding the rate is accurate and understandable.  As a result, a group of stakeholders from OPRA, The Arc of Ohio, the Ohio Association of County Boards, The Ohio Health Care Association, the Ohio Waiver Network, and the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities have been working together to provide guidance on the implementation of the rate increase and a process that providers can use to show how the rate increase will be implemented.

Attached is a document that was developed by this group of stakeholders.  The document explains the rate increase, timelines and the next steps.  We believe this is a resource that will be helpful as you discuss the rate increase with your team and the people you serve.

We also want to make sure that the message is consistent across all entities including Providers, County Boards and People receiving services and their families.  If you encounter information that appears to be inaccurate or that contradicts the attached document  please let us know and we will address those issues on a case by case basis.

If you have any questions please let us know.

Thank you for your time and have a great and safe New Year!

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Have a great day and a very Happy New Year!
Peter J. Moore, MA
President/CEO
Ohio Provider Resource Association
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