Phone calls needed now on HB 2955!

Phone calls needed now on HB 2955!	More Info
Protect the Individual and Family Services program
Phone calls are needed now through Wednesday, January 27th to House Human Services committee members. The committee will consider House Bill 2955 on Wednesday morning. The bill would require a means test (income limit) for families using the Individual and Family Services program. Individual and Family Services is a low cost program that provides a respite break for families caring for their child with developmental disabilities at home in the community. It also helps pay for some therapies and in-home modifications needed. There would not be a cost savings for the state as the cost of having case managers use their time to collect and evaluate family income would be more than what could be saved. It is inequitable for families who choose to care for their child at home to be means tested for this small amount of support when families who choose the state Residential Habilitation Centers for their child (at a much higher cost to the state) are not means tested. Call committee members and let them know this is not a good bill. Don't hurt families who save the state millions of dollars by caring for their child with developmental disabilities at home and just need an occasional break. Dickerson, Mary Lou (D) Chair JLOB 302 (360) 786-7860 Orwall, Tina (D) Vice Chair JLOB 332 (360) 786-7834 Dammeier, Bruce (R) JLOB 421 (360) 786-7948 Darneille, Jeannie (D) LEG 436B (360) 786-7974 Green, Tami (D) JLOB 327 (360) 786-7958 Herrera, Jaime (R) JLOB 416 (360) 786-7850 O'Brien, Al (D) JLOB 429 (360) 786-7928 Walsh, Maureen (R) JLOB 423 (360) 786-7836 Direct calls to these legislators' offices are best but if you are unable to call long distance you can call the Legislative Hotline toll free at 1-800-562-6000 and leave a message for each one.