TEXAS IMPLEMENTS MEDICAID THERAPY CUTS
Some $350 million in cuts to a Texas Medicaid program providing therapy for disabled children have taken effect.
The reductions sparked outcry after being approved by the Legislature last year.
They reduce revenue for some Texas therapy providers. Opponents say they'll force providers to close, and could cost roughly 60,000 children access to speech and occupational therapists.
Health and Human Services Commission spokeswoman Carrie Williams said the cuts were implemented Thursday to "achieve savings," as directed by state lawmakers.
Advocates sued to stop the cuts, but Texas' Supreme Court refused to hear the case.
Texas House Speaker Joe Straus says the Legislature may readdress the cuts, though, when it convenes Jan. 10.
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So the lawmakers decide to “achieve savings” by cutting Medicaid to the most vulnerable group- children. As a licensed Social Worker for over 40 yrs. and a life long Texan, it is very sad to me that this occurs in the state that I love. I wish lawmakers would re-visit this as it is not the right course of action.
You might want to focus your energies on contacting those that make the laws.
I plan to make trip to the Capital in the near future when the Legislative session begins. Thanks..