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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2026-04-29

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Plain Language Summary

This bill increases the number of available slots in North Carolina's Innovations waiver program by 1,000 slots, starting July 1, 2026. The bill appropriates $36.2 million in recurring funds to pay for these additional waiver slots.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this expansion helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities access home and community-based services rather than institutional care.
• •The additional slots address a waiting list of individuals needing these services, allowing more North Carolinians to receive support in their communities and potentially reducing costs associated with institutional placements.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may raise concerns about the $36.2 million in recurring state spending and whether these funds could be used for other priorities.
• •Some may question whether the state budget can sustainably support this ongoing expenditure, or whether alternative funding mechanisms should be considered.