We have a new survey for the parents and caregivers of people with disabilities receiving Medicaid who are experiencing Medicaid service cuts. This survey will provide insight into the types of services being cut, and the who (state, non-profit or for-profit) tis making the cuts.
Please take our survey for the parents of children already on Medicaid. This will give us a chance to track how well the different states are following mandatory federal regulations about the care our children are supposed to receive.
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Hawaii DOH appeal decision opens the door for restoration of Medicaid waiver cuts

By disability mom, on April 4th, 2011%

BY SUMMER HARRISON, ON NOVEMBER 15TH, 2009 In December of 2008, Hawaii’s Developmental Disability Division of the Department of Health sent a letter out to participants in the state’s DD waiver program, announcing an across the board cut of 15% in home and community based services. The written decision issued by the Department of . . . → Read More: Hawaii DOH appeal decision opens the door for restoration of Medicaid waiver cuts

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California court decision stops Medicaid home service cuts

By disability mom, on April 3rd, 2011%

By Summer Harrison, on October 21st, 2009

A U.S. District Court judge in California yesterday put a halt to Medicaid cuts in home and community services that were due to go into effect on November 1.

“This is a big day for people with disabilities, their families and seniors throughout the state – . . . → Read More: California court decision stops Medicaid home service cuts

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Idaho takes a swing at the Olmstead Act

By disability mom, on April 3rd, 2011%

By Summer Harrison, on April 22nd, 2009

The big thing in state cuts seems to be aimed at reducing the services that allow kids as well as adults with disabilities on Medicaid to stay in their family homes. Back in 1999, the Supreme Court stated people with disabilities could not be segregated in institutions, . . . → Read More: Idaho takes a swing at the Olmstead Act

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