Central Texan advocates for disability rights in D.C.

‘MAGA cruelty’: Johnson blasted for blaming ‘young men’ to justify GOP’s Medicaid cuts

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is blaming what he calls “young men” playing video games instead of working, as he defends Republicans’ plan to gut Medicaid—slashing what Democrats say is $880 billion from the vital health program that provides medical care to one in five Americans.“No one has tal...

Central Texan advocates for disability rights in D.C.

Waco, TX (FOX 44) -- A local non-profit organization has returned after advocating for disability rights in Washington, D.C. ​The Arc of McLennan County is a non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These initiatives aim to enhance the quality of life and foster independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Exec…

Disability advocates rally against Medicaid cuts

In health news today: Disability advocates rally against Medicaid cuts, RFK Jr. takes MAHA on tour, and new research unveils stroke risk.

DDS sued for discrimination against disabled in Medicaid eligibility

Today, Disability Rights Connecticut (DRC) announced it would be filing suit against Connecticut’s Department of Social Services, alleging the state of unfairly discriminating against disabled individuals in its consideration of Medicaid eligibility. The announcement was made in front of the State Superior Court in Hartford, where the suit is to be filed.One of DRC’s attorneys on the case, Sheldon Troubman, said that the differing Medicaid eligi…

Facing cuts, advocates head for Capitol Hill

New Orleans native Mary Baudouin trekked across Capitol Hill recently to the offices of the top Republicans from Louisiana—House Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy.

Medicaid Cuts Threaten Veterans’ Health Care - Modern Medicaid Alliance

Medicaid plays a vital role in supporting veterans and military-connected families nationwide. While many receive care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or TRICARE, Medicaid helps fill gaps, covering essential services like mental health care, long-term services and supports (LTSS) and providing coverage for those who may not qualify for other programs. For […] The post Medicaid Cuts Threaten Veterans’ Health Care appeared fir…