Department of Social and Health Services - Developmental Disabilities
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 4,919.7 | 2,601,545 | 2,725,896 | 5,327,441 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 4,925.4 | 2,621,908 | 2,763,292 | 5,385,200 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 5.7 | 20,363 | 37,396 | 57,759 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.12% | 0.78% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
2024 Policy Other Changes |
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| Caseload Ratio Reduction – Year 1 | 18.0 | 2,903 | 2,235 | 5,138 |
| Facility Maintenance Costs | 0.0 | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Parent Support Programs | 0.0 | 400 | 0 | 400 |
| Facility Costs | 0.0 | 18 | 152 | 170 |
| 2024 Policy Other Changes Total | 18.0 | 3,421 | 2,487 | 5,908 |
2024 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 194 | 159 | 353 |
| Compression and Inversion | 0.0 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| Pension Rate Month of Death Bill | 0.0 | 77 | 62 | 139 |
| Pension Rate PSERS Bill | 0.0 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 2024 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 297 | 242 | 539 |
| Total Policy Changes | 18.0 | 3,718 | 2,729 | 6,447 |
| 2024 Policy Level | 4,943.4 | 2,625,626 | 2,766,021 | 5,391,647 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 23.7 | 24,081 | 40,125 | 64,206 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.48% | 0.93% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
Policy Changes
Facility Maintenance Costs
Funding is provided to replace the Clear Lake dock at Lakeland Village to ensure it meets ADA and safety standards, as well as the needs of the residents. (General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - Cash, General Fund - State, other funds)
Caseload Ratio Reduction – Year 1
Funding is provided to increase case management staffing to better serve people with developmental disabilities and their families. Currently, case managers work with 75 clients on average. This high workload makes it challenging to provide person-centered customer service. Funding for 48 FTE positions will enable case management staff to better partner with their clients and help identify services and resources to meet clients' goals. (General Fund - Cash, General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, other funds)
Parent Support Programs
This funding increases contracts for parent support programs, including the Parent-to-Parent Coalition and the Informing Parents program, to provide emotional support services and information to families of children with special needs. Services include information and referrals to community resources, trained 'helping parents' who are matched with other parents, and public awareness and outreach for people with special needs. (General Fund - State)
Facility Costs
Funding is provided for one-time relocation and project costs to support the Department of Social and Health Services' leased facilities strategic plan. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
State Employee Benefits
Funding is provided to increase the retiree health insurance subsidy, adjusting the cap from $183 to $193 per month and raising the base subsidy percentage from 50 percent to 60 percent. The insurance funding rates are set at $1,145 per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,158 per month for fiscal year 2025. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
Compression and Inversion
Funding is provided to address salary inversion and compression issues arising from recent recruitment and retention adjustments made in Chapter 475, Laws of 2023 (ESSB 5187). (General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Cash, other funds)
Pension Rate Month of Death Bill
Funding is provided for contribution rate impacts associated with proposed legislation that ensures the continuation of benefit payments through the end of the month in which a retiree or beneficiary dies. (General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
Pension Rate PSERS Bill
Funding is provided for contribution rate impacts associated with proposed legislation to include staff of residential treatment facilities and the Special Commitment Center in the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System. (General Fund - Medicaid Federal, General Fund - State, General Fund - Local CRC Oregon, other funds)
