We know that there are a lot of you out there in the communities working together to understand, implement and create rewarding lives for elders and people with disabilities.
We want to hear from you! What's your hot topic for self-determination these days? Tell us what topics affect your everyday life. What questions do you have about self-determination or disability related issues?
The most challenging issue I have been dealing with as an adult with physical disabilities is in regards to the Medicaid program. For two years in a row, I have been dealing with Medicaid's inability to neither approve nor deny my physical therapy services. Previously they covered my orthotics and special diabetic shoes. This year they denied coverage. They never give a good explanation, it's always vague and say almost nothing. I tried contacting the state of WI DHS and after a few months realized I was getting no where. There is no advocate for Medicaid. Why not???
That's a very good point. i've dealt with the therapy issue too. Until i was 26, i had therapy on a regular basis all of my life. When i had to straight Medicaid, it wasn't covered anymore. Crazy. I'm afraid coverage is only going to get worse unfortunately.....
