H.R.868 - Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide funds to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid Program. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide funds to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities under the Medicaid Program. as introduced.
  • Short: Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009 as introduced.

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06/22/11
Coats Asks NBC for Explanation of Why “Under God” Omitted from ...

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09/02/10
REM Ohio Recognizes and Seeks Support for Direct Support Professionals

In addition to recognizing outstanding DSPs, REM Ohio is also seeking the community's participation in a letter-writing campaign in support of House Bill (HR) 868: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Fairness and Security Act of 2009. ...

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09/01/10
Ohio.com - REM Ohio Recognizes and Seeks Support for Direct ...

In addition to recognizing outstanding DSPs, REM Ohio is also seeking the community's participation in a letter-writing campaign in support of House Bill (HR) 868: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Fairness and Security Act of 2009. ...

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08/31/10
What are you doing for DSP Week, September 12-18, 2010? - ARRM ...

Simultaneously via the U.S. Mail, Yellow Flags accompanied by signed petitions for passage of HR. 868 arrive in the offices of U.S. Representatives from all 50 states that week. This idea, courtesy of DSP Barbara Wilson of New Hampshire ...

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08/18/10
Direct Support Recognition Week Proclaimed

The groups are urging that members of Congress support the Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act (HR 868), which would amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide funds to states to enable them to increase the ...

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06/16/10
The Crowe's Nest: Boo or cheer Manny Ramirez?

Just how will Red Sox Nation receive the long-lost Manny, who graced us for 8 seasons (.312 avg, 274 HR's, 868 RBI's)? Will they stand up and cheer for “Good Manny,” the man who without they would not have won two World Series ...

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06/16/10
Chants to be heard in Boston: 'Beat LA' and 'Beat Man-ny' Ramirez ...

2004 World Series MVP; two titles (2004, 2007). 12 All-Star mentions; Franchise-best slugging percentage (.588); 274 HR, 868 RBI, .312 AVG. Chants to be heard in Boston: 'Beat LA' and 'Beat Man-ny' Ramirez. Related posts: ...

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05/29/10
Autism Today: Direct Support Professionals

Sitting in Congress is a Bill entitled HR 868: Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009. In my opinion, this is only a first step in what needs to happen in the field but it is an important step. ...

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04/20/10
FF employee named VT Direct Service Professional of the Year ...

ANCOR is committed to passage of HR 868, The Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2009. This federal legislation would increase Medicaid funding for support and services for people with disabilities specific to ...

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03/03/10
Ohio.com - REM Ohio Seeks Public Support for House Bill 868

In honor of DD Awareness Month, REM Ohio, a local service provider to the DD community, is seeking the community's involvement with a letter writing campaign in support of House Bill (HR) 868: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Fairness ...

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02/15/10
Blog HERE: District 18 Congressional Forum @ Rice - February 22, 2010

A bill HR 868 enhancement of wages for Direct Care Professionals has not been cosponsored by any US Representatives from Harris County. In fact of the 32 Texas representatives only 2 in the state of Texas has cosponsored this bipartisan ...

Source: Blog HERE
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01/26/10
Legisltative Impact on Medicare

452 and HR 868, The Medicare Education and Regulatory Fairness Act of 2001 [Introduced to the US Department of Justice; 11 June 2001]. Regulatory Issues for Medical Providers, GPO Access. Web. 23 January 2010. United States. Cong. ...

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11/09/09
What vote did Bachmann miss while getting her crazy on?

Imagine that, Congresswoman Bachmann missing a vote while getting her crazy on...what did she miss? HR 868 BILL TITLE: Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces ...

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10/22/09
H. Res. 868: Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements ...

A resolution in the US Congress: Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces.

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09/09/09
HeatherCrews.com: DSP Recognition Week

I would also like to take this opportunity to share information on pending federal legislation, the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act, H.R. 868 in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide options to ...

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09/06/09
Congressman Mike Michaud held a Health Care Forum in Fairfield

After the event, I personally thanked Congressman Michaud for co-sponsoring HR 868. This is a bill that is going to change or do something with Social Security to increase the wages of direct care workers. I don't yet know the specifics ...

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07/06/09
PathWays PA Policy Blog: Impoverished Care Givers - Ask Your ...

Federally, the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 868) offers cash-strapped states a way to increase the pay of one part of the crucial and underpaid direct care workforce. It will help address this ...

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07/05/09
PathWays PA Policy Blog: PathWays PA E-Newsletter: July 6, 2009

The Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 868) offers cash-strapped states a way to increase the pay of one part of the crucial and underpaid direct care workforce. Direct support professionals provide ...

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07/05/09
UCPeople - Journal for the UCP Community: Take Action: Schedule an ...

In fact, H.R. 868 acts as a complement to Long Term Supports and Services in Health Care Reform through supporting the Community Choice Act and the CLASS Act highlighted in another Action Alert request to Members of Congress. ...

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06/24/09
Ask your Representative to Support a Pay Raise for Direct Support ...

Please visit our Legislation Action Center and ask your representative to support HR 868. It will only take a minute or two of your time. The DCA’s board of directors has endorsed the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security ...

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04/26/09
UCPeople - Journal for the UCP Community: 2009 UCP Annual ...

Both speakers stressed that the Health Care debate must include long term services and supports (i.e. CLASS Act; Community Choice Act; and Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act, H.R. 868). Early Successes ...

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04/06/09
LTC Reform: OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.868 Direct Support ...

Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009. To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide funds to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing ...

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04/05/09
ANCOR: Test post

Use ANCOR's Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 868! Using the Action Center is easy and also provides us feedback on your outreach. Check out ANCOR's Workforce Shortage webpage for more ...

Source: ANCOR
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04/02/09
ANCOR: HHS Releases OIG Review of New York State's MRDD Medicaid ...

Use ANCOR's Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 868! Using the Action Center is easy and also provides us feedback on your outreach. Check out ANCOR's Workforce Shortage webpage for more ...

Source: ANCOR
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04/02/09
ANCOR: Iowa Counties Feel the Squeeze as Wait List for Disability ...

Use ANCOR's Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 868! Using the Action Center is easy and also provides us feedback on your outreach. Check out ANCOR's Workforce Shortage webpage for more ...

Source: ANCOR
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03/31/09
ANCOR: Department of Education Releases 50 Percent of ARRA VR ...

Use ANCOR's Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 868! Using the Action Center is easy and also provides us feedback on your outreach. Check out ANCOR's Workforce Shortage webpage for more ...

Source: ANCOR
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03/29/09
ANCOR: Senator Harkin (D-IA) and Representative Davis (D-IL ...

Use ANCOR's Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 868! Using the Action Center is easy and also provides us feedback on your outreach. Check out ANCOR's Workforce Shortage webpage for more ...

Source: ANCOR
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03/26/09
ANCOR: Section 811 Reform Legislation Reintroduced in House

Use ANCOR's Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 868! Using the Action Center is easy and also provides us feedback on your outreach. Check out ANCOR's Workforce Shortage webpage for more ...

Source: ANCOR
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03/26/09
ANCOR: SSA to Release $13 Billion in Economic Recovery Payments in May

Use ANCOR's Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 868! Using the Action Center is easy and also provides us feedback on your outreach. Check out ANCOR's Workforce Shortage webpage for more ...

Source: ANCOR
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03/26/09
ANCOR: Spotlight Resources

Use ANCOR's Action Center to contact your Representative and ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 868! Using the Action Center is easy and also provides us feedback on your outreach. Check out ANCOR's Workforce Shortage webpage for more ...

Source: ANCOR
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