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Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2004 (H.R. 5197)
09/21/2004 | Requests *Summary
In an effort to equalize salaries for direct support professionals, a bill was introduced into the House that would improve the salaries & benefits. The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act would increase federal Medicaid reimbursement rates & would amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act allowing states to raise salaries for privately employed staff who provide community-based support services.
Author
Available Files
- Ancor Website Off-site link
- Bill Highlights Word (141K, 3 pages)
- Press Release March 10, 2005 Word (67K, 2 pages)
- Press Release Oct 5, 2004 Word (130K, 2 pages)
- Press Release Sept 21, 2004 PDF (54K, 2 pages)
Keywords
improve wages; Direct Support Professional
Topic
Workforce/Direct Care
Type/Tool
Announcement/Press release, Links / Websites
Source
American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
11/12/2004
Contact
Suellen Galbraith
Director for Public Policy
sgalbraith@ancor.org
703-535-7850
Director for Public Policy
sgalbraith@ancor.org
703-535-7850
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