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THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Madden sisters don't want to be institutionalizedSisters Carrie and Kristy Madden, who have muscular dystrophy, rely on California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) - a self-direction program that allows them to...@sd-network • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
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KFF: Happy 60th, Medicare and Medicaid!This summer marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, the twin government programs that have shaped the health care system into what it is today. In this...@sd-network • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAID DIRECTORS: OBBBA Medicaid Policy TimelineThe National Association of Medicaid Directors released a timeline outlining key Medicaid policy changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that require...
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Me with my friend and current partner, Adam at Disability Advocacy Day in Madison, WI, 2024
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Sisters Carrie and Kristy Madden, who have muscular dystrophy, rely on California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) - a self-direction program that allows them to hire and manage their own...Read MoreThis summer marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, the twin government programs that have shaped the health care system into what it is today. In this special episode, KFF Health...Read MoreNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAID DIRECTORS: OBBBA Medicaid Policy Timeline
By SD Network, 2025-08-17The National Association of Medicaid Directors released a timeline outlining key Medicaid policy changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that require immediate state planning. The...Read More -
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