Workforce Challenges & DDS Waiver Services Analysis
ARPA Funding Opportunities
Service transformation requires resources. States need support from national experts to help redesign their systems. The American Rescue Plan Act
provides a unique one-time opportunity to support investment in Home & Community Based Services infrastructure. There is also funding available
to support building a sustainable workforce.
1. Enhanced FMAP for Home and Community Based Services
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CMS announced extension of the spending deadlines until 3/31/2025 - and states can request further extensions
Temporary 10 percentage point increase to the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) that can be invested as a catalyst to
the transformation / modernization of systems to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, person-centered services
for Medicaid beneficiaries
Workforce investment / development would be an allowable use of these funds
2. State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (available through 12/31/2024)
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Negative Economic Impacts
Assistance to small business and non-profits in the form of loans or grants to mitigate financial hardship such as declines in
revenue or impact of periods of business closure, includes costs to retain employees and job training to address negative
economic or public health impacts experienced due to a worker's occupation or level of training
Premium Pay
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Additional support to those who have and will bear the greatest health risks because of their in-person service in critical
infrastructure sectors who regularly perform in-person work, interact with others at work, or physically handle items handled by
others. Funds can be used retroactively back to January 27, 2020. Prioritizes lower-income workers
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