We are now working with your case managers and case workers to implement the rate increases that were approved with an effective date of August 1, 2009.  The increase will translate into about 65 cents per hour extra for your attendants, which you can give in the form of a bonus, as increased wages, or use for other benefits.  As we receive the authorizations from your case managers and case workers and can verify that the increase is showing in the authorization, you will receive a revised budget from us with instructions on what to do next.