This campaign is a grassroots effort with currently over 300 member organizations and over 5,000 individual members throughout the state. To learn more go to the People Waiting Section.

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The House and Senate approves

175 ICWP slots, 500 MRWP services

and 3% rate increase for ICWP and MRWP providers!
                                                                                                                                        Updated 4/8

The Senate and House approved their budget recommendations, sending to the Governor a budget that includes 500 Mental Retardation Waiver Program (MRWP) services, 175 Independent Care Waiver Programs (ICWP) slots and a 3% rate increase for providers of DD and ICWP supports!
 

Given the uncertainty of the economy, any additional funding for community supports is good news!

However, there are currently 5,542 people on the MRWP community waiting list with this list growing by over 1,000 people annually. There are also more than 129 individuals waiting for supports under the ICWP, and we know that there are thousands living right now in nursing homes and other facilities that could benefit from the ICWP support.

While we are thankful for the support given to these supports, the reality is that at the current level of funding, Georgia's waiting list will be more next year than today.

Your continued advocacy will be crucial in the coming months.

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Finding Services in Georgia 

A guide to Services in Georgia, published by the Department of Human Resources.

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Find services near you on DHR's website.