It is absolutely disheartening to see the new changes that are being proposed. Medicaid services are for the marginalized and low income communities where mental health is at outmost importance. These changes will not only makes thigs harder for us providers, but will make it impossible to hire the right help to provide the necessary services.  It does unfortunately seem like the state is trying to punish both providers and the community needing the services, because of a few apples that might be taking advantage of the state funds. In the area of COVID where mental health has suffered the most, it is upsetting to see how both clients and providers of mental health are treated. 

Thank you