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Blue Shield to Cover Autism Therapy
...This decision was the result of a settlement with state regulators, stemming from a dispute this past...insurer to do so for members with autism. New legislation, which takes effect July 1, 2012, requires that...autism and pervasive developmental disorder, as stated in law SB 946. In the meantime, Commissioner Jones...
Legal > Healthcare
Autism Coverage Bills
...autism awareness comes further state legislature for autism medical...Lenard signed an order for the state Medicaid insurance program...In Michigan, the proposed legislation states that insurance companies...Michigan, the proposed legislation states that insurance companies must...companies regulated by the state, and these companies will have...
Legal > Discrimination
Understanding Disability Rights Legislation and Its Impact
...fairly. They should have the same chances to do things like get a job, go to school, or use public places. The main disability rights law in the United States is called the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It became a law in 1990. What Does the ADA Do? The ADA does a few main things: Makes it illegal...
Legal > Government Benefits
Idaho Passed $22M in Medicaid Disability Cuts. Here's What Families Can Do Before the Governor Signs.
...their voices heard. Families in other states should pay attention. Idaho isn't...pay attention. Idaho isn't the only state cutting disability services in 2026,...Idaho Senate debate included multiple legislators raising this concern. Senator Melissa...this concern. Senator Melissa Wintrow stated directly that the cuts could push...
News > Advocacy
Governor Cuomo: Protecting the Disabled
...better protect individuals with disabilities. With the end of the year's legislative session on June 21 approaching fast, the governor has very limited time...abuse or neglect of these individuals with disabilities. 200 New York State employees are under fire, and reports suggest these people will lose their...
Legal > Government Benefits
Colorado Is About to Double Its 7-Year Waitlist for Disability Services. Here's What Families Can Do.
...disability services to close a state budget shortfall. The...happens before the May 2026 legislative session ends. Three budget...changes would save the state approximately $35 million...narrow window to contact state legislators before they...window to contact state legislators before they vote. What...they die, move out of state, or transition to other...
Legal > Government Benefits
Maryland's $250 Million Disability Cut Is Locked In. What DDA Waiver Families Should Do Now.
...details. Both chambers include the $126 million state cut to the Developmental Disabilities Administration...exceeds $250 million. The budget moves to final legislative votes early next week. The advocacy window is...and respite care. Waivers aren't entitlements. States control enrollment and funding. Maryland has faced...
News > Sports
The Complete Guide to Adaptive Sports Equipment Grants and Funding
A comprehensive directory of grants and funding programs for adaptive sports equipment, from national organizations to state programs.
Global Insights > Healthcare
Medicaid for Working Families: Katie Beckett Waivers, Dual Coverage, and Options You Didn't Know Existed
...qualify because their household income exceeds the state's standard Medicaid threshold. That assumption...place. It's called the Katie Beckett waiver in most states, though some refer to it as the TEFRA option or...factor into the eligibility assessment. Not all states offer Katie Beckett waivers, and those that do...
Legal > Government Benefits
Maryland Is Cutting $250 Million in Disability Services. Families Have Days to Push Back.
...respite care. Unlike other Medicaid programs, waivers are not entitlements. States control enrollment and funding. Maryland has faced chronic waitlists, with...is down from Governor Wes Moore's original proposal of $150 million. The state is closing a $1.5 billion budget gap. Senate President Bill Ferguson specifically...
Global Insights > Advocacy
Beyond the IEP: Legal Rights Parents of Children with Disabilities Should Know
...extends protections into employment, housing, public accommodations, and state services. Many parents don't realize the same legal structure that governs...every setting outside school. Title I covers employment. Title II covers state and local government services. Title III covers public accommodations: restaurants,...
Financial > Scholarships
How Vocational Rehabilitation Can Pay for Your College or Trade School
...disability-specific scholarships. Few know that state vocational rehabilitation agencies fund higher education...Vocational rehabilitation is a federally funded, state-administered program designed to help people with...disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment. Every state has a VR agency. The program isn't need-based like...