--- title: The MediSked Blog | Waiver Services description: Waiver Services | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry --- [![Medisked Logo](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-28813879-gif/images/logo.gif)](http://www.medisked.com/) Call us direct: (866) 633-4753 - [Home](http://www.medisked.com) - [Get to know us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/) - [Our Story](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/our-story/) - [What makes us different](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/what-makes-us-different/) - [Careers](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/careers/) - [Contact Us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/contact-us/) - [Platforms](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/) - [Connect Agency Management Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/) - [How it works](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/how-it-works/) - [Features](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/) - [Admin](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/admin/) - [Billing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/billing/) - [Collabrative Messaging](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/collaborative-messaging/) - [HR Payroll](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/hr-payroll/) - [Medications](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/medications/) - [My MediSked](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/my-medisked/) - [People and Services](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/people-and-services/) - [Planning](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/planning/) - [Schedule Notes](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/schedule-notes/) - [Time Keeping](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/time-keeping/) - [Mobile Version](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/mobile-version/) - [Benefits to every department](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/benefits-to-every-department/) - [Nationwide research and expertise](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/nationwide-research-and-expertise/) - [The “Tech-y” lowdown](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/the-tech-y-lowdown/) - [Pricing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/pricing/) - [Meridian Electronic Health Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/meridian-electronic-health-platform/) - [Transformation Experience](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/) - [Getting from “here to there”](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/) - [Premier Knowledge Transfer Coaching](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/premier-knowledge-transfer/) - [Improve the quality of lives](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/improve-the-quality-of-lives/) - [Return on Investment](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/roi/) - [Resources](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/) - [Support Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/support-services/) - [Training Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/training-services/) - [User Group](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/user-group/) - [Ask us a Question](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/ask-us-a-question/) - [Our Provider Agencies](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/) - [Volunteer Events](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/volunteer-events/) - [Customer Spotlight](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/provider-agency-spotlight/) - [Blog](https://info.medisked.com/blog) ![blog_header-1](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-1703465410.png) # The MediSked Blog ## [The Justice Department Is Pretty Upset With Virginia For Not Trying Hard Enough to Reform Programs for People with Disabilities](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-justice-department-is-pretty-upset-with-virginia-for-not-trying-hard-enough-to-reform-programs-for-people-with-disabilities) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Fri, Aug 07, 2015 @ 09:11 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/vt01.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-justice-department-is-pretty-upset-with-virginia-for-not-trying-hard-enough-to-reform-programs-for-people-with-disabilities) According to a recent [article that appeared in the Washington Post](http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/justice-dept-virginia-ignored-court-order-on-funding-for-the-disabled/2015/07/25/fc77f5f2-309a-11e5-8353-1215475949f4_story.html), The Justice Department is not pleased with the state of Virginia (or the state of their I/DD programs for that matter.) They say that Virginia is not being serious enough about their efforts to comply with court-ordered reforms to its program for people with disabilities. [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-justice-department-is-pretty-upset-with-virginia-for-not-trying-hard-enough-to-reform-programs-for-people-with-disabilities) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-justice-department-is-pretty-upset-with-virginia-for-not-trying-hard-enough-to-reform-programs-for-people-with-disabilities#comments-listing) Tags: [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news), [Waiver Services](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/waiver-services), [2015](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2015) ## [Infographic: Florida's iBudget Crisis By the Numbers](https://info.medisked.com/blog/infographic-floridas-ibudget-crisis-by-the-numbers) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Tue, May 12, 2015 @ 01:59 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/FloridaiBudget2.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/infographic-floridas-ibudget-crisis-by-the-numbers) Since 2003, the average cost of living in the United States has gone up about 28%. The Minimum Wage in Florida has increased from $5.15 per hour in 2003 to $8.05 today.  Yet, Florida's iBudget Waiver reimbursement rates for the providers offering essential supports and services are on average **14.17% lower today than they were IN 2003!**  Forgive my bold font, but that's absurd! [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/infographic-floridas-ibudget-crisis-by-the-numbers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/infographic-floridas-ibudget-crisis-by-the-numbers#comments-listing) Tags: [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news), [Home and Community Based Services](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/home-and-community-based-services), [Waiver Services](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/waiver-services), [2015](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2015), [Florida](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/florida) ## [Florida’s Gated Communities for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Drawing Mixed Reviews](https://info.medisked.com/blog/floridas-gated-communities-for-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-drawing-mixed-reviews) Posted by [Jean Bezek](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/jean-bezek) on Wed, Mar 11, 2015 @ 08:15 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-2599709029.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/floridas-gated-communities-for-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-drawing-mixed-reviews)   [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/floridas-gated-communities-for-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-drawing-mixed-reviews) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/floridas-gated-communities-for-adults-with-developmental-disabilities-drawing-mixed-reviews#comments-listing) Tags: [Home and Community Based Services](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/home-and-community-based-services), [Waiver Services](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/waiver-services), [Florida](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/florida) ## [The Latest Trends in State Medicaid Waiver Services](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/283134/trends-in-state-medicaid-waiver-services-0) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Thu, Oct 02, 2014 @ 09:00 AM - 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