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State Medicaid budgets will decline by $665 billion under new federal law, report finds • Ohio Capital Journal State Medicaid budgets will be reduced by a total of $665 billion over the next decade, after President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts federal investment in the health insurance…

State Medicaid budgets will be reduced by a total of $665 billion over the next decade, after President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts federal investment in the health insurance program, according to a new analysis. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/06/r...

Disability Rights Lawyers Threatened With Budget Cuts, Reassignments - KFF Health News The Trump administration wants deep funding cuts for state-based legal services for disabled people, as rights advocates say the Justice Department pushed out many of its lawyers who worked on such…

Most disability rights lawyers work for the Department of Justice or disability rights agencies. The administration wants to cut funding for these lawyers. We have the right to live in the community, but it's hard to protect our rights if we can't find lawyers. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Song for Minnesota

It's heartbreaking and you are not forgotten. open.spotify.com/track/0CwvDV...

It's The 'Gold Standard' In Autism Care. Why Are States Reining It In? States facing budget shortfalls have begun cutting Medicaid reimbursements for services. In some cases, they're targeting therapies that many families of people with autism say are essential.

States facing budget shortfalls have begun cutting #Medicaid reimbursements for services. In some cases, they're targeting therapies that many families of people with #autism say are essential. #disabilities

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This week Congress passed a law to remove age limits on Medicaid Buy-In programs. This is a big win for people with disabilities age 65+ who can keep their jobs without losing Medicaid.

Song for Minnesota

Song for Minnesota
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Lawmakers question Walz administration over rollout of fraud audit program • Minnesota Reformer Gov. Tim Walz’s administration, which is trying to rein in a fraud crisis in Minnesota safety net programs while also managing an incendiary conflict with the White House, is about to face new scrutin...

Lawmakers of both parties questioned the Walz administration’s rollout of a fraud audit program at recent committee hearings. Providers who give care to vulnerable Minnesotans have said the rollout, which abruptly delayed critical payments, has put their businesses and clients at risk.

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#walkforpeace #pittsboro

Report shows workforce gains for disability services, but Medicaid cuts threaten progress A new report released by United Cerebral Palsy and ANCOR, a community of providers for people with disabilities, looks at the impact of funding cuts on access to community-based services for those wit...

'Called the Case for Inclusion Data Snapshot, the report is an annual assessment of the effectiveness of state programs, with the aim of providing targeted insights about the challenges facing community-based IDD services.'
www.mcknightshomecare.com/news/report-... #disability #IDD #medicaid

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*NEW*

Analysis from ANCOR & UCP uncovers modest but meaningful improvements in the workforce that supports people with IDD, & proposes policy solutions to ensure that progress is sustainable while facing looming federal funding cuts.

Learn more: caseforinclusion.org #disability #medicaid #data

The first round of CMS rural health transformation grant finds have been announced. States are getting roughly 40% of total allowable, ranging from 56% (TX) to 30% (NJ). #OBBBA #medicaid #ruralhealth

There are some good ideas here that have been batted around for a while to build the caregiver workforce. Good on NJ for its proactive leadership on this issue. #DSPsareEssential #NewJersey #carecantwait
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Trump’s deportation plans threaten 400,000 direct care jobs: Older adults and people with disabilities could lose vital in-home support If the Trump administration follows through on its goal of deporting 4 million people over four years, the direct care industry would lose close to 400,000 jobs—affecting 274,000 immigrant and 120,000...

Administration’s deportation plans threaten 400,000 direct care jobs: Older adults and people with disabilities could lose vital in-home support www.epi.org/blog/trumps-...

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Ever wonder why community-based disability services are so vital? Here’s why it’s crucial that we strengthen—not weaken—the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services program.

#disability #disabilityinclusion #ltss #hcbs #medicaid

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New data from ANCOR’s sixth annual survey of community providers highlights key challenges providers and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) face as a result of Medicaid eligibility and renewal policies.

Take a look in our new fact sheet: www.ancor.org/wp-content/u...

NC Gov. Stein reverses Medicaid cuts after lawsuits look to block them • NC Newsline Two successful lawsuits restoring full Medicaid payments to health providers and more lawsuits in the legal pipeline led to his decision to reverse rate cuts imposed this fall, Democratic Gov. Josh St...

Two successful lawsuits restoring full Medicaid payments to health providers and more lawsuits in the legal pipeline led to his decision to reverse rate cuts imposed this fall, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein announced Wednesday. ncnewsline.com/2025/12/10/n... Story by @lbonner.bsky.social #ncpol

North Carolina Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid rate cuts amid legal and legislative battles North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid rate cuts he initiated two months ago. Stein and Health Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai announced Wednesday that reimbursement rates for doctors and hosp...

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid rate cuts he initiated two months ago.

Stein and Health Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai announced today that reimbursement rates for doctors and hospitals will be restored.

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NC Gov. Stein expected to restore NC Medicaid rates Wednesday • NC Newsline North Carolina cut payments to Medicaid providers from 3% to 10% in October because of a gap in funding for the program.

NC Gov. Stein expected to restore NC Medicaid rates Wednesday ncnewsline.com/2025/12/09/n...

The Trump Administration has released preliminary guidance on mandatory Medicaid work requirements. We will read and share thoughts soon here and on our website ccf.georgetown.edu

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A North Carolina Hospital Was Slated To Open in 2025. Mired in Bureaucracy, It’s Still a Dirt Field. - KFF Health News Regulations meant to prevent unfettered health care expansion are withholding needed hospital beds in a rural part of North Carolina. Here, as in communities around the country, some officials and hea...

Need a hospital YIMBY movement. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Medicaid reimbursement cuts must remain blocked for now, NC judge rules State lawmakers have failed to pass a new budget and fully fund North Carolina's Medicaid program. Gov. Josh Stein reacted by ordering cuts to what Medicaid pays, but courts have been blocking that st...

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Advocates say DHS, spooked by fraud, neglects its responsibilities toward disabled • Minnesota Reformer The Minnesota Department of Human Services’ effort to quash fraud has led to a new problem: Disabled Medicaid recipients aren’t getting the services they need and are legally entitled to, according to...

The Minnesota Department of Human Services’ effort to quash fraud has led to a new problem: Disabled Medicaid recipients aren’t getting the services they need and are legally entitled to, according to attorneys for the disabled.

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Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! The ADA National Network provides information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Visit our website to learn more: https://adata.org/ #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #ADA #DisabilityRights

Tracking Implementation of the 2025 Reconciliation Law: Medicaid Work Requirements | KFF KFF's interactive tracks key data and policies that will affect how states implement Medicaid work requirements, which are required under the 2025 budget reconciliation law starting in January 2027. T...

@kff.org released an interactive tool to track national and state data and policy, federal guidance, state implementation decisions and 1115 waivers related to #Medicaid work requirements. Check it out and bookmark the page as we will be making updates over time www.kff.org/medicaid/med...

Aging in Place: The Impact of Community during the Holidays | United States Senate Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Special Committee on Aging

Watching two heroes -- @emilyladau.bsky.social and @abarkoff.bsky.social talk about the importance of community inclusion, particularly at this time of year. www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/agi...

Etsy-Like Online Market Launches For Sellers With Disabilities Backed by nearly $2 million in seed capital, a not-for-profit is offering a platform for sellers with disabilities who make items ranging from jewelry and ornaments to slime and personalized tumblers.

Backed by nearly $2 million in seed capital, a not-for-profit is offering a platform for sellers with #disabilities who make items ranging from jewelry and ornaments to slime and personalized tumblers. www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/12/03/e...

I understand the message -- how is the chart related? We could also reduce waiting lists by screening for eligibility, correct?

States do not have a lot of levers when it comes to balancing Medicaid budgets -- it is vital that we protect #Medicaid funding.

Judge in Wake Superior Court has ruled against DHHS' Medicaid rate cuts for autism services. Original rates to be restored.
#fundncmedicaid

Ed Department Sheds Several Offices, But Spares Special Ed As the Trump administration takes sweeping steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the agency is still deciding what the future holds for special education.

As the Trump administration takes sweeping steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the agency is still deciding what the future holds for #SpecialEducation. #EducationDepartment #disabilities