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Senate Increases funds for Salary Reserve, Family Support and Brain Injury Services
 Salary Reserve Passed
Led by Senator Karen Spilka, the Senate approved an $11.5 million one time salary adjustment for the lowest paid human service workers earning less than $40,000. This demonstration of support from the Senate will know go to Conference Committee to work out a compromise between the House version of $7.5 million annualized and the Senate higher amount as a one time bonus. ADDP wishes to thank both the House and Senate for their support of the human service workforce and will be urging the Conference Committee to accept the Senate higher figure and the House's recommendation of an annualized amount.
Family Support/Respite and Turning 22 Services Increased
New Senator Joan Lovely was successful in convincing the Senate to increase its funding for both Family Support/Respite and Turning 22 Services, thus matching Family Support funding with the House version; and increasing Turning 22 by an additional $1 million over the House number of $6 million, thus for a total of $7 million.
Adult Foster Care Rate Review Passed
Sought by AFC providers, the Senate approved an amendment by Senator Thomas McGee to direct EOHHS to complete a rate review of the MassHealth payment rates for Adult Foster care services and propose revised rates for Adult Foster Care program.
Head Injury Services HITS Fund Increased
Sought by the BIAMA & ADDP, Senator Chandler successfully increased funding from this fund to increase much needed services for people with brain injuries. Funds raised from this dedicated source are paid by speeders on the state's highways. Previously only 75% of the fund's receipts went to it's intended recipients, with a quarter of the funds going instead to the state's general fund. This amendment provides for 100% of the surcharge and assessments to go directly to the HITS fund.
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TECHNOLOGY DAY for Human Services Staff
Thursday, June 6 from 10 am to 3 pm
Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross in Worcester
The goal of this day-long devotion to professional development in technology is to offer human services staff the tools to develop, upgrade, & implement new technologies in the areas of Assistive Technology, Administrative efficiencies,
and Social Media.
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Upcoming Professional Development Events
Fire Safety Trainings for Spring 2013
- Friday, June 21 from 12:00 noon – 04:00 pm in Framingham
Lunch & Learn Seminars
- 403 B Regulations - What Employers Need to Know
Thursday, June 27 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Today, non-profit Plan Sponsors need to have more oversight, and exert more control over, their 403(b) retirement plans. As 403(b) regulations tighten and financial markets fluctuate, non-profit organizations are under greater scrutiny than historically has been the case. This workshop will help employers understand why these changes are so revolutionary, and will outline important issues such as ERISA Coverage, Form 5500 Reporting and Audit Requirements, Final IRS Regulations and Fiduciary Responsibilities. Presenter: Rob Swails, William Gallagher Associates
From Our Business Members
- How to Streamline Your Services (Free Webinar)
Wednesday, June 26 from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
ADDP Business Member Foothold Technology is hosting a FREE Webinar for organizations looking for information on electronic health records. Agencies are increasingly being required to do more with fewer resources. Find out how you can reduce your reporting workload by as much as 88%* while improving your quality of care. Learn how an Electronic Health Record can provide a safe and effective way to manage your services, track client data, and generate accurate reports quickly. This webinar will provide a brief overview of AWARDS, our web-based software developed specifically for providers of Developmental Disabilities and other Human Services, which would enable your agency to develop, within minutes, any form or assessment required of you. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6822651735 |
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