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The Paperwork Architecture of Disability Services
The other day I filled out my annual EVV (electronic visit verification) exemption form. In my home state of Massachusetts, MassHealth has utilized EVV for consumers of the PCA (Personal Care Assistant) program. I qualify for an exemption because my PCA lives with me. EVV is designed to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the…
When Care Depends on a Budget Vote
Families across Missouri who care for loved ones with developmental disabilities are speaking out as proposed state budget cuts threaten their essential services. What started as a simple budget recommendation has turned into a significant movement, showing how a single budget item can decide if someone can live independently at home or must enter institutional…
The Disability Squeeze: The High Cost of Living with a Disability
CW: Poverty Living with a disability can be expensive. A study from Stony Brook University found that many disabled people spend thousands of dollars each year on their needs. In this three-year study, Associate Professor Zachary Morris sought to find out how much disabled people spend on related needs and whether they can afford what…
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