Multiple caregivers in Oklahoma are alleging that the state is cheating them out of incentive payments that they are owed. According to reports from KOCO Oklahoma City, caregivers who provide services to individuals with disabilities are being denied payments promised by the state.
Caregivers claim that they were promised incentive payments based on the number of hours they worked providing care to individuals with disabilities. However, many caregivers report not receiving these payments or only receiving partial payments. This has led to financial hardship for many caregivers who rely on these payments to supplement their income.
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services, which oversees the incentive payment program, has acknowledged that there have been delays in processing payments. They attributed these delays to a lack of funding and budget cuts that have impacted the program. The department has also stated that they are working to address the issue and ensure that caregivers receive the payments they are owed.
Caregivers have expressed frustration and disappointment with the state’s handling of the situation. Many caregivers have shared stories of struggling to make ends meet without the promised incentive payments. Some caregivers have even considered quitting their jobs due to the financial strain caused by the missing payments.
Advocates for caregivers are calling on the state to expedite the processing of payments and fulfill their obligations to caregivers. They argue that caregivers provide essential services to individuals with disabilities and deserve to be compensated fairly for their work. The state has yet to provide a timeline for resolving the issue, leaving caregivers uncertain about when they will receive the payments they are owed.
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