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Arc Alert on Medicaid Cuts to Community Services

The Arc of Illinois

June 20, 2011

Leaders in The Arc:

Our Senators and Representatives in Washington D.C. are considering cuts to

Medicaid.

Medicaid is a major funding source for all of the community services here in

Illinois including: Home-Based Services, Developmental Training, Supported

Employment, CILA, ICFDDs, the Childrens Waiver and much more.

Take Action Today!

See details and talking points below.

Tony auski

The Arc of Illinois

815-464-1832

Call Congress and urge them to reject Medicaid cuts!

Take Action!

Call now!

Urge your U.S. Representative and two Senators to reject Medicaid cuts, in

any form.

Why is This Important?

Congress is debating how to balance the budget -- and they need to hear

from you. Don't let Congress get away with cutting programs for people with

intellectual and developmental disabilities. Reducing the deficit is important,

but the approach must be fair and balanced. We should not balance the budget on

the backs of our most poor and vulnerable families -- those who can least afford

to bear it.

What Can You Do?

Negotiations are happening behind closed doors. Now is the time to weigh

in with your Members of Congress. Tell them " DON'T CUT MEDICAID. " Cuts to this

vital program will only shift costs to states and transfer the burden to people

with disabilities and seniors who depend on the program for long-term services

and supports.

Call your U.S. Senators and Representative Toll Free today at

1-866-922-4970.

What Should You Say?

Please reject Medicaid cuts in any form.

Please oppose any proposals that include or will lead to deep spending

cuts or restructuring Medicaid.

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