Protecting Medicaid Funding
Medicaid provides essential healthcare services to 1 in 5 Americans, including 44% of adults with disabilities and half of all children with disabilities. Preserving robust Medicaid funding is critical to prevent devastating cuts to services that enable independence, employment, and community participation.
Medicaid Buy-In Programs
These essential programs allow people with disabilities to work and earn income without losing vital Medicaid coverage. By removing barriers to employment, Medicaid Buy-In initiatives promote economic self-sufficiency while ensuring continued access to necessary healthcare and support services.
Home and Community-Based Services
HCBS waivers provide critical in-home care, personal attendants, therapy, and respite services that allow people with disabilities to live independently in their communities rather than institutions. These services promote dignity, autonomy, and quality of life while being more cost-effective than institutional care.
Long-Term Services and Supports
LTSS provides nursing home care, in-home nursing, and assistive services for those requiring 24/7 support, including seniors and people with severe physical or cognitive disabilities. These comprehensive services ensure dignity, safety, and appropriate care across the lifespan.
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment
EPSDT delivers vital screenings, preventative care, and early interventions for children under 21 with developmental disabilities, autism, and severe health conditions. These critical services improve long-term outcomes, foster development, and significantly reduce healthcare costs later in life.