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NO 4% CUTS!

We are so proud of our community for moving mountains to attend the Town Hall and Rally despite the heat and accessibility challenges.

We stood united, made our voices heard, and Kentucky listened.

Thank you, Dr. Stack, for recognizing the impact of the Town Hall and Rally. Your voice matters!

Our cooking instructor was out sick, but Kelsey and Abbey stepped in and led the class in making air fryer pizza bagels. They turned out so good! 🍕🥯

Gov. Andy Beshear to announce new funding for Medicaid after cuts Gov. Andy Beshear is scheduled to hold a news conference Wednesday to announce new funding sources for Kentucky’s Medicaid program following recent budget cuts.

Edit/Update: Time has been changed to 1:30 PM EST

⚠️ Medicaid Funding Update Scheduled ⚠️

We need to be making waivers MORE accessible, not making cuts to them.

For tens of thousands of Kentuckians with an intellectual or developmental disability, or who are simply getting older and less able to care for themselves, Medicaid services provided at home and in the community are crucial. These services are available through what are commonly known as “Medicaid waivers,” but there are many more Kentuckians seeking these services than the legislature has agreed to fund.

In the analysis linked below, Policy Director Dustin Pugel looks at the critical need for increased investment from the General Assembly to preserve, and improve, access to these important services.

📢 Take action now: tinyurl.com/3w6hzywh

⏰💜 FOUR DAYS LEFT to make your voice heard for Kentucky kids.

The petition to protect Medicaid coverage for Kentucky kids closes THIS FRIDAY, July 24th. If you’ve been meaning to sign, this is your moment.

Every signature sends a message to Kentucky leaders that families are paying attention. It takes less than a minute, and it matters more than you know.

Have you signed yet? If you have, thank you. Would you share this post with one friend who cares about kids in our community? That’s how this grows.

Sign before Friday: 📢 tinyurl.com/3w6hzywh

Featuring Claire today! Claire was a strong self-advocate standing in front of the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board on Friday regarding Medicaid Waiver Waitlists. She has been waiting 15 years for an SCL waiver spot.

Please continue to share your stories on the website!

Claire — Faces of Kentucky Claire has autism and has spent the last 15 years waiting for the Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver. With support through the Michelle P. Waiver, she has built an active life filled with friendships, volunteer work, athletics, and college achievements. Her family’s greatest concern is whe...

Some of our team made the cover photo!

Families, caregivers and advocates from across the Commonwealth gathered with signs in Frankfort to protest the 4% reduction in Medicaid waiver reimbursement rates set to take effect on Aug. 1. FULL STORY ⬇️

Top story at 6!!! Amazing coverage of the Town Hall and Rally today on the link!

Families rally at state capitol over Medicaid waiver cuts Hundreds of people again came to Frankfort concerned over the impact of expected Medicaid cuts slated to take effect in two weeks.