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Meeting Materials (PDF) Open in New Window INARF Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, May 28, 2015 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Via Teleconference (800) 791-2345; Conference Code 69357# AGENDA I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions II. Modification to the Agenda III. Discussion: Rate Restoration and Cap Impact IV. Reaction: Discussion with DDRS Director V. Other Business VI. Adjournment -- The INARF Board of Directors Special Meeting was held on May 28, 2015 via teleconference convening at 10:00 a.m. Present: Patrick Cockrum, Chair Steve Sacksteder, Immediate Past Chair Jim Allbaugh, Vice Chair Debbie Bennett, Treasurer Holly Piggott, Secretary Rick Adams, Dungarvin, Inc. Jason Meyer, Passages, Inc. John Niederman, Pathfinder Services, Inc. Ann Robertson, IPMG Pam Verbarg, Wabash Center, Inc. Absent: Bettye Dunham, Rauch, Inc. Leslie Green, Stone Belt Arc, Inc. Steve Cook, Benchmark Human Services Jane Wear, Cardinal Services, Inc. Staff: Kim Opsahl, President/CEO Barb Young, Vice President/CFO Katy Stafford-Cunningham, Vice President/Public Policy Keith Digman, Director-Advocacy & Program Development Nanette Hagedorn, Director-Engagement & Development Kim Wasiak, Administrative Assistant/Operations Support INARF Board of Directors Meeting I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introduction Patrick Cockrum, INARF Board Chair, called the meeting to order. II. Modification to the Agenda There were no modifications to the agenda. III. Discussion: Rate Restoration and Cap Impact Kim Opsahl stated that the purpose of the teleconference was to review the data collected from Board members examining the impact of rate restoration for individuals whose current service expenditures are close to the Family Support Waiver (FSW) cap. To complete the analysis, data was gathered only from individuals receiving one or more of the services set to be restored and who were within a certain proximity to the cap. The data collected from the Board appeared consistent with the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services data analysis on this issue. Both demonstrate that the number of individuals likely impacted is relatively low. Both also suggested that in the majority of cases rate restoration would increase the budget beyond the cap by a relatively modest amount. Ms. Opsahl shared the historical progression of the issue of rates and service caps. She noted that the FSW cap was not reduced when rates were initially reduced in 2010. However, the cap was increased when rates were partial restored in 2014. On the Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver, the DAYS reserve has never changed regardless of rate reductions or restoration. In discussing the issue, the Board raised several concerns relative to issues of principle – namely the impact on individuals affected, the public policy implications of not pairing rate restoration/increases with cap adjustments, and the impact when the remaining portion of rate restoration is implemented. The Board also discussed the pragmatic aspects of the issue including the relatively small number of individuals impacted and the opportunity for teams to make adjustments using other services that would not necessarily result in a decrease in coverage. MOTION 15:16 Steve Sacksteder moved to not contest the 2015 caps, but instead register concerns and follow up with developing action plans in 2016. Jim Allbaugh seconded and the motion carried. IV. Reaction: Discussion with DDRS Director Ms. Opsahl shared a brief recap of the Board’s discussion with DDRS Director Nicole Norvell during the last Board meeting. It was agreed to have Membership Support and Development Committee (MSDC) develop a work group take lead on developing ideas and action plans. V. Other Business There was no other business. VI. Adjournment The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Friday, June 26 beginning at 11:00 a.m. after the INARF Member Forum which starts at 10:00 a.m. at Easter Seals Crossroads in Indianapolis. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________________ Holly Piggott, Secretary