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Olmstead’s Legacy Is Under Threat
CW: Institutionalization The fight for disability rights in the United States is entering a critical new stage, with potential repercussions that could affect how millions of disabled people live and access care. Eight states (Alaska, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, South Dakota, and Texas), have petitioned a federal court to roll back essential protections related…
COLAs and the Real Cost of Disability
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries could see their monthly benefits rise again in 2027, as early projections indicate a higher cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Current predictions suggest benefits may increase by about 3.9%, more than the 2.8% increase recipients received in 2026. This anticipated increase is driven by ongoing inflation, which is impacting…
Losing Hours, Losing Independence: What Medicaid Cuts Mean for Disabled People
CW: Fraud & Institutionalization Nationwide, disabled people and older adults are increasingly worried as the federal government ramps up its efforts to cut Medicaid funding for home and community-based services. In California, over a billion dollars for In-Home Supportive Services was abruptly withheld. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. It’s part of a larger…
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