Category Archives: Medicaid Waivers

Attorney Robert H. Farley, Jr. of Naperville, Illinois appeared before Federal Judge Robert W. Gettleman on July 18, 2012 concerning the class action lawsuit filed on behalf of medically fragile children in the State of Illinois.  The lawyer for the … Continue reading →

New York state is asking the federal government for a big favor a $17.1 billion favor, to be exact. The state and federal government split the $54 billion cost of Medicaid, the public health program for low-income and disabled people, but … Continue reading →

The Center for Disability Rights, Inc. has a long history of advocating for the rights and freedom of people of all ages and all types of disabilities.   READ MORE

Bryan Pace/Bryan Pace for News Thousands of young New Yorkers struggling with chronic illnesses are facing a new battle — they fear an overhaul of Medicaid will jeopardize their health care services when they turn 21. These patients, some of … Continue reading →

                                          URGENT ACTION NEEDED!           Call today to make sure Illinois closes Mabley Developmental Center!          This is what fighting the institutional bias looks like! Recently, Governor Quinn announced that Mabley Developmental Center would be one of the state facilities … Continue reading →