States Due to Ensure Medicaid HCBS Participants Basic Rights
As of March 2023, states are on the hook to ensure that home- and community-based housing services for its participants are meeting the federal government’s minimum standards.
Read moreAs of March 2023, states are on the hook to ensure that home- and community-based housing services for its participants are meeting the federal government’s minimum standards.
Read moreGroup home settings allow residents to receive extra support in a community setting without sacrificing their independence.
Read moreImproving financial literacy is essential for many children and young adults with autism in gaining independence and preparing for adulthood.
Read moreDepending on your situation, you may qualify for an extended leave from work that will allow you to keep your job while you focus your time on caring for your loved one.
Read moreOn March 4, 2023, the disability community lost a longtime leader and hero, Judy Heumann, who died of a heart attack at the age of 75.
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing the expanding Medicare coverage of seat elevation systems for eligible types of power wheelchairs.
Read moreHundreds of thousands of people nationwide are on waiting lists to enroll in such HCBS. A newly reintroduced bill, the Better Care Better Jobs Act, seeks to address this issue.
Read moreA ward of the state is a person under the government's protection. Children and adults with cognitive disabilities can become wards of the state.
Read moreOnce a person becomes a guardian, they should be aware of their responsibilities. Since the ward loses significant rights, guardians must promote their autonomy to the fullest possible extent.
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