The ACS provides continuos funding after DVR funding ceases. ACS has also provides funding for those graduates needing support above the DVR reimbursement rate. Service to this category of persons is not required. It is County policy to provide ongoing support to High School graduates to prevent out of home placements, prevent family hardships, maintain skills learned in school, and to assist consumers in continuing as a working part of our community. Annualizations and New Caseloads Annualizations and New Caseloads represent the annual increase request for persons with developmental disabilities.
Developmental disabilities are a life long in nature and typically require life long support.
This is a result of medical technology and the increased population of Dane County. Until the demographics change, the Developmental Disabilities system will need to seek additional funding while searching for and examining new ways of providing cost-effective supports. Annualization Costs Annualization costs are the result of individual consumer participation in services at some point other than the first month of the year. It is the amount necessary to add to the present year s base budget to realize a full year s cost. The following chart provides the recommended level of funding for Annualizations.