I am writing to you today as a pleading mother representing a family in dire need of modifying the existing provisions regarding the Employer of Record (EOR) for Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities. Our family's circumstances require an immediate reconsideration and adjustment to the current regulations that prevent the other parent from assuming the crucial role of EOR.

As you know, navigating the complex world of caregiving and accessing the necessary support for a child with disabilities is an ongoing challenge. Both parents play an irreplaceable role in our child's life, offering unique perspectives, unconditional love, and an unwavering commitment to their well-being.

Allowing the other parent to serve as the EOR is vital to ensuring our child's highest quality of care. Here are some compelling reasons why this modification is urgently needed:

In-depth Understanding and Expertise: As parents, we have invested countless hours in understanding our child's disabilities, their specific needs, and the most effective ways to support them. Our collective knowledge and expertise are unmatched, and entrusting the EOR role to us would ensure that the care plan aligns perfectly with our child's requirements. This level of understanding is crucial for providing the most effective and personalized care.

Continuity of Care: Our child thrives on stability and familiarity. Transitions can be incredibly challenging for them, often leading to distress and setbacks. Allowing the other parent to assume the EOR role would maintain consistency in our child's life, enabling them to build a strong bond with both parents and creating a sense of security and trust in their care environment.

Parental Involvement and Emotional Support: The presence of parents as active EORs fosters an environment of unconditional love, emotional support, and shared responsibility. Our child's journey is not solely medical or logistical; it is deeply rooted in the connections they form within their family. Denying the other parent the opportunity to be the EOR deprives our child of this critical emotional support vital for their overall well-being.

Furthermore, I would like to emphasize the significance of the other parent as the EOR in terms of our child's security and the protection of their sensitive information, particularly their Social Security Number (SSN). By allowing the other parent to assume the EOR role, we can ensure that our child's SSN remains within the family unit, significantly reducing the risk of identity theft or unauthorized access to their personal information.

I implore you to consider the urgency of our situation and the potential positive impact that allowing the other parent to be the EOR would have on our child's care, well-being, and overall family dynamics. We are at a critical juncture where this modification can make a difference in our child's life.

Thank you for your time, attention, and understanding. We eagerly anticipate a favorable response that will alleviate our family's struggles and provide the necessary support for our beloved child.