August 4th Ballot: How Will It Affect OT Practice?

Held during the July MOTA Advocacy Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 16th, this presentation provides a nonpartisan overview of the Missouri August 4th ballot and its potential implications for occupational therapy practice. Participants will examine how proposed constitutional amendments may affect healthcare funding, Medicaid services, school-based OT, clinic operations, and advocacy efforts. Attendees will also learn practical ways to engage in advocacy and support policies that impact occupational therapy practitioners and the clients they serve.

Objectives:

1. Identify the constitutional amendments on the August 4th Missouri ballot and explain which amendments may impact occupational therapy practice.
2. Describe the citizen initiative petition process in Missouri and explain how Amendment 4 could affect occupational therapy advocacy efforts.
3. Analyze the potential effects of Amendment 5 (Income Tax Removal) on occupational therapy service delivery, clinic operations, and healthcare reimbursement.
4. Explain how changes in state revenue and education funding could impact school-based occupational therapy services, including staffing, caseloads, and service delivery.
5. Discuss the potential impact of Amendment 5 on Medicaid-funded occupational therapy services and client access to care.
6. Identify advocacy actions occupational therapy practitioners can take to educate others and participate in the legislative process.

Speakers: MOTA Co-Directors of Practice

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