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Jamey Helgeson: Tell Congress: Medicaid is a lifeline for people with disabilities - Austin Daily Herald

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Millions of children and adults with disabilities rely on Medicaid for health care coverage and the support they need to live, work, and thrive in their communities. Medicaid provides essential services such as home- and community-based supports, personal care assistance, and specialized health care that individuals with disabilities depend on every day. Right now, Congress is making crucial decisions about our nation’s priorities and how to all…

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Medicaid is a Lifeline for People with Disabilities. Congress Must

Vania Leveille, Senior Legislative Counsel, ACLU National Political Advocacy Department Zoe Brennan-Krohn, Director, ACLU Disability Rights Program Congress is setting the stage to decimate Medicaid. The House of Representatives put forward a budget resolution that will lead to more than $880 billion in cuts from Medicaid. If approved, these cuts will eviscerate a critical source of health care and stability for 10s of millions of people. Most d…

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Jamey Helgeson: Tell Congress: Medicaid is a lifeline for people with disabilities - Austin Daily Herald

Millions of children and adults with disabilities rely on Medicaid for health care coverage and the support they need to live, work, and thrive in their communities. Medicaid provides essential services such as home- and community-based supports, personal care assistance, and specialized health care that individuals with disabilities depend on every day. Right now, Congress is making crucial decisions about our nation’s priorities and how to all…

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Disability Rights WisconsinDisability Rights Wisconsin

Action Alert: Tell Congress: No Cuts to Medicaid

No Cuts to Medicaid Congressional leaders have signaled plans to slash Medicaid – and they’re moving quickly. These cuts would devastate over 80 million people, including 17 million older adults and individuals with disabilities, who rely on Medicaid for healthcare and essential home and community-based services. Take Action Now! Fill out the “Tell Congress: No Cuts to Medicaid” form to email your members of Congress. Call them at 866-426-2631 …

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Disability Rights Wisconsin broke the news in on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
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