The legislature will be considering changes to the State’s Medicaid program that could have an impact on people with disabilities. At 4:00 this afternoon, a subcommittee of Senate Education and Health will consider HB 231, from Senator Suetterlein, which mandates changes to Medicaid Waiver programs in order to better meet the needs of individuals receiving...
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Our View of the Legislature: Budget
On Monday, March 1, the 2021 Special Session of the General Assembly (GA) formally adjourned “sine die,” a Latin term meaning it has adjourned “without a day” to reconvene.
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Your Second Stimulus Check May Come On A Debit Card!
Some people who receive SSI or SSDI will receive the second round of stimulus payments in the form of an Economic Impact Payments (EIP) prepaid card. The card is not a scam.
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Right to Interpreters and Access to Technology in Medical Settings
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires doctors and hospitals to provide appropriate aids and services to ensure effective communication with individuals with disabilities.