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What does the Medicaid HCBS Expansion in the OBBB Act actually do?
The federal budget bill contains new options and responsibilities for states wanting to expand Medicaid HCBS waivers. What does it mean for you?
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5 hours ago3 min read
Will You Lose Your Medicaid Waiver?
Around 11 million people nationwide are projected to lose their Medicaid coverage under the “One Big Beautiful Bill"over the next nine years, mostly adults without disabilities who gained coverage through Medicaid expansion. About 59 million people are projected to keep their Medicaid. Telling people with intellectual disabilities that they are the target for these cuts is misleading and manipulative.
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3 days ago6 min read
Last-Minute Ohio Budget Provision Targets Medicaid Eligibility for People with Disabilities
Ohio’s new budget quietly added a last-minute audit of Medicaid for the Aged, Blind & Disabled group. The state will look for people with over $2K in assets and create an asset-check system. Adults on DD waivers may be affected. Families had no chance to testify. Check that your loved one’s assets are protected now.
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Jul 13 min read
Supreme Court Dismisses Home Search Case — But Ohio Legislature Demands SSA Training on Privacy and Rights
The Supreme Court of Ohio dismissed our home inspection case, but the Ohio General Assembly has added new required SSA training to the budget bill.
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Jun 183 min read
Ohio Senate Adds DD System Overhaul Project
Here's a quick look at the Ohio Senate's plan for a potential DODD system overhaul.
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Jun 73 min read
Ohio DODD Director Kimberly Hauck Announces Retirement Amid Ongoing Controversy
Amid controversy and multiple lawsuits, Director Hauck announced she is retiring from her role as DODD Director in late June of 2025.
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Jun 62 min read
The Three Most Dangerous Words for Family Caregivers: “I Was Told”
Here's why it's smart to avoid saying the three most dangerous words: "I was told."
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Jun 43 min read
You Are Outraged. We Hear You. Here's a Way to Respond.
Tell DODD you know its May 31 message about the travel restrictions is wrong, and that gaslighting people with disabilities is unacceptable.
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May 313 min read
You Did It: DODD Withdraws Travel Restriction Rule After Public Outcry!
After a robust public outcry from concerned citizens, DODD has pulled the unconstitutional travel restriction rule, at least for now.
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May 202 min read
Action Alert: Tell DODD NO to the Travel Restriction Rule
Send Comments by May 16th to voice your opposition to DODD's proposed unconstitutional travel restrictions rule. It only takes one minute to participate, and every voice counts!
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May 115 min read
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