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Feds Set Deadline for States to Meet Standards on Adequate Community Housing for Individuals With Disabilities
Medicaid’s Home and Community-Based Services program will not include housing that imposes restrictions on residents.
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Julie Beckett, Mother of Katie Beckett Medicaid Waiver and Champion of Disability Community, Dies
Before Julie Beckett took action, many children with disabilities nationwide were required to live in institutional settings; receiving long-term treatment at home often meant losing their Medicaid coverage. ...
Read moreSupreme Court Rules State Medicaid Programs Can Recoup a Larger Share of Injury Settlements
In a case involving a Floridian teen who was catastrophically injured and received a settlement, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that state Medicaid programs may be repaid from settlement funds reserved for future medical expenses. ...
Read moreSupport Your Child With Disabilities — and Still Qualify for Medicaid
You can qualify for Medicaid long-term care coverage and still set money aside to support your loved ones with disabilities.
Read moreHousing Options for Adults With Special Needs
Many people with special needs choose to live in group homes or supportive housing with other people with special needs.
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