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When a Government Letter Turns Your Life Upside Down
Julie Spradlin knew there was a problem right away when she read the notice from the Social Security Administration. Spradlin, from Union City, Georgia, has cerebral palsy and has not been able to work since 2012. She received a notice stating that her disability benefits would increase to more than $3,400 monthly. The agency even…
“You Weren’t Put Here to Watch TV”
CW: Ableism Dr. Mehmet Oz’s recent support of Medicaid work requirements has reignited a debate that could have grave implications for millions of Americans who rely on the program for healthcare. Oz is now the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The federal agency has taken steps to require some Medicaid…
Money Follows the Person, But Kansas Forgot the People
CW: Institutionalization For years, a federal initiative has supported disabled Kansans in reclaiming something the Supreme Court has guaranteed: the right to live in the community rather than living in institutions. The Money Follows the Person program made this possible by funding practical things that Medicaid doesn’t cover. It helped cover the cost of security…
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