The Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services is taking steps to sell 4 of its facilities.
The Board is looking to find new owners for its Calumet, Jergens, Kuntz and Liberty centers. Each facility provides a variety of services to people with developmental disabilities.
The move was prompted by new guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Under the new rules, by 2024, county boards will no longer be allowed to both provide services to people on federal waivers and manage their cases.
Michael Proulx, the assistant superintendent of the board, says they are seeking buyers who provide similar private services and programming.
“Because we do want to ensure that all of the individuals who are currently receiving services as well as those we become eligible in the future, will be able to get services.”
The four facilities currently serve more than 600 people. About 200 employees will be affected by the changes. Proulx says they are working are to provide transitional support to those facing layoffs.
Proposals from potential buyers are due on May 17.