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New Medicaid Resource Available from The Arc

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New Medicaid Resource Available from The Arc

The Arc is excited to announce a valuable new resource available at

www.thearc.org to help guide people with intellectual and developmental

disabilities and their families through the complexities of Medicaid benefits,

services and supports. The Medicaid Reference Desk offers detailed,

state-by-state information about Medicaid benefits, a glossary of terms, answers

to frequently asked questions, person-centered planning resources and a blog

from The Arc’s training specialist about issues related to Medicaid,

self-advocacy and person-centered planning.

Medicaid is the largest source of financing for disabilities services in

the United States. For people with disabilities and for those who provide their

care, Medicaid serves as a valuable safety net. Often the only source of

financial assistance for health care, Medicaid plays a critical role for people

with disabilities in providing coverage and access to care. Medicaid is,

however, extremely complicated. At least half of the funds for Medicaid programs

come from the Federal government with the remainder coming from state funds.

Federal law contains detailed requirements and limitations on eligibility,

services, and financing. But, state law varies widely.

This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities (Grant

No. 90 DN0215). We encourage you to explore the Medicaid Reference Desk via the

Resources section of www.thearc.org or www.thedesk.info.

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