The Family and Social Services Administration is committed to working collaboratively with individuals, families, case managers and providers to support the individuals using home and community-based services waivers to live their vision of a good life.

The Bureau of Disabilities Services issued a public notice on the intent to submit renewals to the Family Support, the Community Integration and Habilitation Waivers, and 1915(b)(4) Waiver Fee for Service Selective Contracting Program to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for consideration. The 30-day public comment period will run through Feb. 21, 2025. 

FSSA will be hosting three webinars to assist individuals, families and other interested stakeholders understand the process of amending a waiver, how to make public comment, and provide a high-level overview of the key changes currently proposed. The following are the three opportunities and link to join: 

• Thursday, Jan. 30: 10 a.m. EST - click here to join

• Thursday, Feb. 13: 1 p.m. EST - click here to join

• Monday, Feb. 17: Noon EST - click here to join

In addition, general information on waiver notice and the public comment process is currently available on the BDS website and can be found here.