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Texas group home workers get a base wage of $10.60 an hour. Advocates push lawmakers for a raise

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2024-08-28

By KERA,

2024-08-28

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J.T.

08-28

that job definitely needs a base pay of 25$ a hour

Guest

08-28

not only are group home care workers low pay but so are other Medicaid programs such as attendant/direct care workers, the state of Texas needs to step up and increase reimbursement rates so we can pay a livable wage.

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