Massachusetts Human Services Coalition
Massachusetts House Budget Analysis Part 1: Disability Services from the Massachusetts Human Services Coalition
DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS (DEA)
Good News:
There is over $137 million proposed for home care services (9110-1630 and 9110-1633)—the allocation would be a $5.1 million increase over FY05 funding, and exceed the governor’s proposal by $4.25 million and the House proposal by 1.5 million.
The Enhanced Community Options Program (9110-1500) would receive $42.015 million. Protective Services (9110-1636) is allocated a nearly $2.2 million increase over FY05—just meeting advocates' recommendation for $13.656 in total funding.
Finally, like the House, Elder Nutrition (Meals on Wheels, 9110-1900) would receive a boost of $482,000 over FY05 funding.BAD NEWS: Although many elder programs would see increases in the SWM budget, it still falls short of caseload demand and waitlist reduction needs in a number of areas.
It would provide $5.53 million less than the $10.63 million total increase for home care (9110-1630 and 9110-1633) that advocates are seeking. The increase to Enhanced Community Options (9110-1500) is short $2.9 million short of what advocates estimate would end the waiting list and meet needs.
Like H1 and the House, Supportive Senior Housing (9110-1604) is essentially level funded, with no funds to add sites.
DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS (DEA)
Good News:
There is over $137 million proposed for home care services (9110-1630 and 9110-1633)—the allocation would be a $5.1 million increase over FY05 funding, and exceed the governor’s proposal by $4.25 million and the House proposal by 1.5 million.
The Enhanced Community Options Program (9110-1500) would receive $42.015 million. Protective Services (9110-1636) is allocated a nearly $2.2 million increase over FY05—just meeting advocates' recommendation for $13.656 in total funding.
Finally, like the House, Elder Nutrition (Meals on Wheels, 9110-1900) would receive a boost of $482,000 over FY05 funding.BAD NEWS: Although many elder programs would see increases in the SWM budget, it still falls short of caseload demand and waitlist reduction needs in a number of areas.
It would provide $5.53 million less than the $10.63 million total increase for home care (9110-1630 and 9110-1633) that advocates are seeking. The increase to Enhanced Community Options (9110-1500) is short $2.9 million short of what advocates estimate would end the waiting list and meet needs.
Like H1 and the House, Supportive Senior Housing (9110-1604) is essentially level funded, with no funds to add sites.
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