As a matter of concern to all DDA waiver participants, on June 9, 2025, the Maryland Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) released a draft Medicaid Waiver Amendment Application. Proposed changes include consolidation of the Family Supports Waiver and Community Supports Waiver into the Community Pathways Waiver.
On Friday, June 20, 2025, The Self-Directed Advocacy Network of Maryland (SDAN) held a public meeting to discuss how these proposed changes may impact Self-Directed Services (SDS) and encourage public comment before the proposed amendment is submitted for approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The DDA will accept public comment from June 9 to July 8, 2025. Public comment can be submitted directly to wfb.dda@maryland.gov.
Text of the proposed amendment can be accessed through this link: Community Pathways Amendment #3 2025 Proposal.
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Click HERE for the Youtube recording
Why should you get involved? What may be at stake?
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Your choice of who provides your needed supports, when and how often you receive them, and what services are delivered.
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Services that are less personal, less effective, and less aligned with your needs and goals.
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More restrictions, fewer options, and more red tape.
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Your health, safety, and inclusion in your community.
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Further erosion of your choice and control over waiver services.