She described those clients as indigent or working poor. I know of no denial of service. Ms. Andrews said Pathways is the sixth largest agency of its type in the state and is dependent on state and federal funding. At some point in time, it would be my dream that we would have all of the resources available to provide for all of the people in need. But Ms. Clary alleges a different story of service, as told by some providers and employees.
Every provider is out there struggling.
It's obvious that there is not going to be a relationship forged with our providers whenever administrative fees have been increased as much as 60 percent across the board. Ms. Clary said a Dec. 20 meeting between providers, Pathways board members and staff, family members and county commissioners has been scheduled. I don't think the board wants to hear what these providers have to say. I feel like at some point they've actually lost touch with serving people. If a resolution to the providers' satisfaction has not been reached by March 1st, I will file the legislation to unmerge the system.