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Ever wonder why community-based disability services are so vital? Here’s why it’s crucial that we strengthen—not weaken—the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services program. #disability #disabilityinclusion #ltss #hcbs #medicaid youtube.com/watch?v=edjfi9…

We want to thank House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member @frankpallone and Health Subcommittee Ranking Member @RepDianaDeGette for their leadership in emphasizing the importance of home and community-based services and the need to protect Medicaid during the hearing.

ANCOR CEO Barbara Merrill testified at a House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing yesterday to shine a light on the critical role of community-based services in the lives of people with I/DD, their families & communities. Watch her testimony: youtube.com/live/SgsYVQf6Q…

ANCOR CEO Barbara Merrill shared the per person cost of HCBS vs large state institutions during today's House hearing on health care affordability. Thank you @RepBarragan for highlighting that HCBS is the most impactful AND cost-effective solution for people with disabilities.

"These I/DD services, which can only be accessed through Medicaid, accomplish all of this at an average cost of $70,000 per years per person. A fraction of the cost of the alternative..." -Barbara Merrill, ANCOR CEO at @HouseCommerce Health Subcommittee hearing

"Home and Community Based Services make it possible for people with I/DD to carry out daily activities of living, build skills, find and keep jobs. They also allow loved ones to remain in the workforce." -Barbara Merrill, ANCOR CEO at @HouseCommerce Health Subcommittee hearing

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On March 18, ANCOR CEO Barbara Merrill will testify in front of @HouseCommerce Health Subcommittee during a hearing on health care affordability. The event starts at 10:15am ET, and can be livestreamed here -> energycommerce.house.gov/events/health-… #disability

Learn more: warren.senate.gov/newsroom/press… #SSIRestorationAct

ANCOR is proud to support the bipartisan SSI Restoration Act. Introduced by @SenWarren, @Rep_Grijalva, @janschakowsky & @RepMoylan, this bill will strengthen critical SSI benefits that support people with disabilities and update the program to meet current needs.

🎙️NEW EPISODE André welcomes Lauren Middleberg & Alli Strong-Martin for a revised version of Show & Tell! The task was to each bring a show to spotlight and discuss that features disability. Come listen! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/6dTgj9… 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sho…

Thanks to the sustained advocacy of ANCOR advocates & to @RepCiscomani for his leadership, access to this essential coverage is secure!

This week, Congress passed a law to remove age limits on Medicaid Buy-In programs. This is a big win for people with disabilities who can now keep their jobs after age 65 without losing Medicaid coverage.

🎙️NEW PODCAST Ever wonder how disability services work in other countries? Our Global Council was created to find out, and to explore opportunities to learn and collaborate with providers abroad. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/2b8jbW… 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get… #Disability #podcast

🎙️NEW PODCAST Our Donna Martin & Tom Rice sat down with Tricia DePalatis to discuss ten myths about the Medicaid program. Join us as we dive into one of the government's most misunderstood programs. 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/6bNIhr… 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/med… #Medicaid #Disability

How has Joanna Adams-Duffy supported her child to build independence, community connections, and a full life without over-supporting? Take a 30-minute lunch break with CLE in Action on Wed. 1/21 at 1:30pm ET: tinyurl.com/yf2ysx6t @UNHIOD @TheRealANCOR #CommunityLifeEngagement

Access the latest Case for Inclusion Data Snapshot here -> caseforinclusion.org

'Called the Case for Inclusion Data Snapshot, the report is an annual assessment of the effectiveness of state programs, with the aim of providing targeted insights about the challenges facing community-based IDD services.' mcknightshomecare.com/news/report-sh… @McKHomeCare

How has Joanna Adams-Duffy supported her child to build independence, community connections, and a full life without over-supporting? Take a 30-minute lunch break with CLE in Action on Wed. 1/21 at 1:30pm ET: tinyurl.com/yf2ysx6t @UNHIOD @TheRealANCOR #CommunityLifeEngagement

@TheRealANCOR report shows workforce gains for disability services, but Medicaid cuts threaten progress #homecare #homehealth #medicaid mcknightshomecare.com/news/report-sh…

*NEW* Analysis from ANCOR & @ucpnational uncovers modest but meaningful improvements in the workforce that supports people with IDD, & proposes policy solutions to ensure progress is sustainable while facing looming federal funding cuts. Learn more: caseforinclusion.org