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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Lois Capps

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2/4/2009--Introduced.Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) 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 wi
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2/4/2009--Introduced.Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act of 2009 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) 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. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, to audit a sample from among the states in order to assess the effectiveness of progress made in reducing or eliminating the wage gap between targeted and reference direct support professionals through funds under this Act. Requires the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on the wage equalization and recruitment and retention of direct support professionals who are providing services and supports to individuals with disabilities.

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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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