Rate Increase for ABA Therapy in FL to MedWaiver Adults with Developmental Disabilities

The Issue

Full Spectrum ABA is pleased to announce that a rate increase is being considered for ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Florida. Sign this petition and show your support - It goes directly to decision makers at the upcoming meeting!

There is currently a 12 year wait-list for Adults with Developmental Disabilities to get services on the Med-Waiver due in large part to the low reimbursement rates.

In the year 2000, Autism was reported at a rate of 1 in 100. Those children are now turning 18 years old, and will begin to fill the Med-Waiver and group home roles quickly in coming years. ABA Therapy is the gold-standard for working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualified therapists in Florida typically do not work Med-Waiver, as the rates are even lower than standard Medicaid. As a result, this population is woefully underserved and is prepared to grow exponentially. A rate increase to match Medicaid's rates for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and Behavior Assistants should be given at this conference. Sign this petition to show that you support helping Adults with D.D. get the help they desperately need. 

Full Spectrum ABA is currently accepting new clients across the state of Florida. Apply online for services: https://www.fullspectrumaba.com/how-to-obtain-services/

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The Issue

Full Spectrum ABA is pleased to announce that a rate increase is being considered for ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Florida. Sign this petition and show your support - It goes directly to decision makers at the upcoming meeting!

There is currently a 12 year wait-list for Adults with Developmental Disabilities to get services on the Med-Waiver due in large part to the low reimbursement rates.

In the year 2000, Autism was reported at a rate of 1 in 100. Those children are now turning 18 years old, and will begin to fill the Med-Waiver and group home roles quickly in coming years. ABA Therapy is the gold-standard for working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualified therapists in Florida typically do not work Med-Waiver, as the rates are even lower than standard Medicaid. As a result, this population is woefully underserved and is prepared to grow exponentially. A rate increase to match Medicaid's rates for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and Behavior Assistants should be given at this conference. Sign this petition to show that you support helping Adults with D.D. get the help they desperately need. 

Full Spectrum ABA is currently accepting new clients across the state of Florida. Apply online for services: https://www.fullspectrumaba.com/how-to-obtain-services/

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The Decision Makers

Ron DeSantis
Florida Governor
Former U.S. House of Representatives
10 Members
John Mica
Former US House of Representatives - Florida-7
Patrick Murphy
Former US House of Representatives - Florida-18
Bill Posey
Former U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 8th Congressional District
Former U.S. Senate
2 Members
Bill Nelson
Former US Senate - Florida
Marco Rubio
Former U.S. Senate - Florida
U.S. House of Representatives
5 Members
Frederica Wilson
U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 24th Congressional District
Kathy Castor
U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 14th Congressional District
Daniel Webster
U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 11th Congressional District
Former State Senate
2 Members
Aaron Bean
Former State Senate - Florida-4
Anitere Flores
Former State Senate - Florida-39
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Petition created on April 11, 2018