December 15, 2025

As 2026 approaches, South Carolina HCBS providers prepare for waiver design updates and recent rate changes impacting DD service operations.

Preparing for 2026: South Carolina HCBS Waiver Design, Rate Changes, and Provider Readiness

As South Carolina moves toward 2026, providers delivering Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are preparing for a year shaped by two converging factors. First, proposed waiver amendments scheduled to take effect at the start of 2026 are refining how services are structured and administered. Second, a series of […]

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As 2026 approaches, Alabama DD providers focus on operational readiness under active HCBS waiver systems amid staffing, access, and compliance pressures.

Entering 2026: Operational Readiness for Alabama DD Providers Under Active HCBS Waiver Systems

As 2026 approaches, developmental disability providers in Alabama are not responding to a single policy announcement or newly published mandate. Instead, they are operating within a stable but demanding HCBS waiver environment that continues to test operational resilience. Alabama’s waiver systems remain active, complex, and capacity-constrained, placing pressure on providers to manage services accurately, consistently,

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As 2026 nears, Louisiana HCBS/DD providers face evolving documentation standards and rate evaluation. Learn how agencies should prepare operationally.

As 2026 Nears: How Documentation Standards and Rate Evaluation Are Shaping Louisiana HCBS/DD Operations

As Louisiana approaches 2026, providers delivering Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for individuals with developmental disabilities are navigating a period of quiet but meaningful operational change. There has been no single headline announcement or sweeping policy shift in recent months, yet the direction of the system is becoming increasingly clear.   Two developments, in particular,

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As 2026 approaches, Washington DD providers continue operating under existing HCBS waiver design. Learn how waiver structure impacts operations and compliance.

As 2026 Approaches: Understanding Washington’s HCBS Waiver Design for DD Providers

As Washington heads toward 2026, developmental disability providers continue operating within a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver framework that has been steadily shaping service delivery throughout 2025. While there has been no late-year policy announcement or sudden regulatory shift, the structure of Washington’s HCBS waivers is increasingly influencing how providers plan, document, and deliver

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Kentucky HCBS Waiver Rate Changes 2026: DD Provider Impact

As 2026 Nears: How Kentucky’s HCBS Waiver Rate Adjustments Are Shaping DD Services

As Kentucky moves closer to 2026, providers delivering Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for individuals with developmental disabilities are continuing to adapt to a reimbursement environment shaped by recent rate adjustments. While the most recent increases to HCBS waiver rates took effect in January 2025, their operational impact is still unfolding as agencies plan budgets,

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