The planned rate cuts to pediatric therapy have been officially halted. This outcome serves as a testament to what happens when we refuse to accept short sighted policies that jeopardize the wellbeing of our children. While this victory secures essential services for now we must remain watchful to ensure these …
February 21, 2017
Final supporters
UPDATE-Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to sign and share the petition. The Medicaid system in Texas is 1 day away from a catastrophic rate cut for pediatric therapy. Many therapy codes will see a cut of close to 25%. Keep spreading the word! We will submit this petition to as many politicians as we possibly can before the 12/15/2016 rate cuts.
Pediatric therapy in Texas is struggling. Thousands of the youngest and most vulnerable Texans are at risk of losing their Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy services. Be the voice for the children of Texas!
Texas Medicaid and the Managed Care Organizations have made it increasingly difficult for children to receive services that are crucial for their development. Children who are forced to go without services will struggle at home, in school and as adults in the future. The future of children has come down to dollars and cents in the eyes of the Texas Legislature. This is a dangerous and short sighted view of monetary savings. These children will require even more intervention in the future as they transition into school and the work force. Sign this petition to show our Texas Legislature that the children of Texas deserve better!
Over the last few years, the Texas Medicaid system has transitioned over to Managed Care Organizations. Many of these for profit companies are not based in the State of Texas. The tax dollars of our state are being funneled all over the country while the children of our state suffer the consequences. MCO's have placed increasingly strict rules on which children receive therapy. They more often than not pay providers at substantially lower reimbursement rates than providers originally received from Texas Medicaid. Many of these reimbursement rates are not sustainable for the small therapy companies across the state. This has resulted in companies closing their doors or choosing to stop treating pediatric patients. These patients are left with no where to turn for their therapy services. The Texas Legislature is putting the children that need therapy services through undue stress. The Texas Legislature is slowly putting small therapy companies out of business.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
December 14, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
November 30, 2016
90 Comments
MY oldest son suffered many ear infections as an infant and toddler. During that time he missed sounds and words. He struggled with communicating verbally. At age 4 he received therapy to learn those sounds and words. He later was on debate teams and is an Eagle Scout.
We received special services when our son, who has Asperger Syndrome, was young. It was a tremendous help! The cost of these services can not be measured in money. It is measured in the progress these kids made as they mature and grow into contributing adults in society. Texas Legislature, loosen your hands on your checkbooks!
My grandson depends on these services as he is on the autism spectrum and has a feeding tube. Please consider the impact on so many families. Thank you.
I am an Occupational Therapist and pediatric clinic and home health business owner. The children we serve desperately need our therapy services to improve their functional status and learn basic skills. We serve children in the rural areas where the families have transportation problems.
Another thing is that most MCO's do not pay at the Medicaid rate! They take the Texas tax dollars and then pay for OT, PT, and ST services at 50% or so! What do they do with the rest of the Texas tax dollars???
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The planned rate cuts to pediatric therapy have been officially halted. This outcome serves as a testament to what happens when we refuse to accept short sighted policies that jeopardize the wellbeing of our children. While this victory secures essential services for now we must remain watchful to ensure these …
February 21, 2017
Final supporters
UPDATE-Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to sign and share the petition. The Medicaid system in Texas is 1 day away from a catastrophic rate cut for pediatric therapy. Many therapy codes will see a cut of close to 25%. Keep spreading the word! We will submit this petition to as many politicians as we possibly can before the 12/15/2016 rate cuts.
Pediatric therapy in Texas is struggling. Thousands of the youngest and most vulnerable Texans are at risk of losing their Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy services. Be the voice for the children of Texas!
Texas Medicaid and the Managed Care Organizations have made it increasingly difficult for children to receive services that are crucial for their development. Children who are forced to go without services will struggle at home, in school and as adults in the future. The future of children has come down to dollars and cents in the eyes of the Texas Legislature. This is a dangerous and short sighted view of monetary savings. These children will require even more intervention in the future as they transition into school and the work force. Sign this petition to show our Texas Legislature that the children of Texas deserve better!
Over the last few years, the Texas Medicaid system has transitioned over to Managed Care Organizations. Many of these for profit companies are not based in the State of Texas. The tax dollars of our state are being funneled all over the country while the children of our state suffer the consequences. MCO's have placed increasingly strict rules on which children receive therapy. They more often than not pay providers at substantially lower reimbursement rates than providers originally received from Texas Medicaid. Many of these reimbursement rates are not sustainable for the small therapy companies across the state. This has resulted in companies closing their doors or choosing to stop treating pediatric patients. These patients are left with no where to turn for their therapy services. The Texas Legislature is putting the children that need therapy services through undue stress. The Texas Legislature is slowly putting small therapy companies out of business.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
December 14, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
November 30, 2016
90 Comments
I can't believe this is being allowed. Texas is taking money intended to help our disabled children and sending it out-of-state to large corporate insurance company executives who only care about company profits and their salaries.
MY oldest son suffered many ear infections as an infant and toddler. During that time he missed sounds and words. He struggled with communicating verbally. At age 4 he received therapy to learn those sounds and words. He later was on debate teams and is an Eagle Scout.
We received special services when our son, who has Asperger Syndrome, was young. It was a tremendous help! The cost of these services can not be measured in money. It is measured in the progress these kids made as they mature and grow into contributing adults in society. Texas Legislature, loosen your hands on your checkbooks!
My grandson depends on these services as he is on the autism spectrum and has a feeding tube. Please consider the impact on so many families. Thank you.
I am an Occupational Therapist and pediatric clinic and home health business owner. The children we serve desperately need our therapy services to improve their functional status and learn basic skills. We serve children in the rural areas where the families have transportation problems.
Another thing is that most MCO's do not pay at the Medicaid rate! They take the Texas tax dollars and then pay for OT, PT, and ST services at 50% or so! What do they do with the rest of the Texas tax dollars???
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I can't believe this is being allowed. Texas is taking money intended to help our disabled children and sending it out-of-state to large corporate insurance company executives who only care about company profits and their salaries.