Kentuckians with Disabilities, Advocates Say Looming 4% Medicaid Cut Is a ‘Threat’
Advocates said the 4% reimbursement cut could worsen waitlists, with nearly 19,000 people seeking Medicaid waiver services and about 1,000 spots open.
- On Friday, hundreds of families and advocates gathered in Frankfort to protest a 4% reduction in Medicaid waiver reimbursement rates scheduled to take effect August 1 across the Commonwealth.
- Gov. Andy Beshear and state lawmakers attributed the cuts to the current budget, with officials noting the reduction is expected to increase to 7% next year to address funding shortfalls.
- Misty Adams, whose grandson Weston receives pediatric therapy, emphasized that nearly 19,000 Kentuckians remain on waitlists for services, with only around 1,000 spots available for those in need.
- Travis Leffew, an organizer with the Kentucky Disability Waiver Coalition, warned the policy "will cut services for families, it will increase hardship for families" as providers struggle with thin margins.
- Steven Stack, secretary for The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, stated that resolving waitlist issues depends on securing additional funding, though advocates continue urging state leaders to reverse the proposal.
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Hundreds rally in Frankfort against Medicaid cuts taking effect in August
Families, caregivers and advocates from across the Commonwealth gathered with signs in Frankfort to protest the 4% reduction in Medicaid waiver reimbursement rates set to take effect on Aug. 1.
Kentuckians with disabilities, advocates say looming 4% Medicaid cut is a ‘threat’ - The Mexico Ledger
Hundreds of Kentuckians with disabilities and their loved ones and advocates came to Frankfort and pleaded with elected officials to find a way to protect the services they receive through Medicaid waivers. July 17, 2026. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Sarah Ladd)FRANKFORT — Kentuckians with disabilities and their loved ones and advocates came to Frankfort Friday and pleaded with elected officials to find a way to protect the services they receive t…
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Kentuckians with disabilities, advocates say looming 4% Medicaid cut is a ‘threat’
Hundreds of Kentuckians with disabilities and their loved ones and advocates came to Frankfort and pleaded with elected officials to find a way to protect the services they receive through Medicaid waivers. July 17, 2026. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Sarah Ladd)FRANKFORT — Kentuckians with disabilities and their loved ones and advocates came to Frankfort Friday and pleaded with elected officials to find a way to protect the services they receive t…
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