February is Black History month. The World Institute on Disability put together a list of black 12 advocates and activists with disabilities. They have a great social media.

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Work requirements in Medicaid have resurfaced as part of a broader legislative package of potential changes to Medicaid designed to significantly reduce federal Medicaid spending. A draft budget outline from Congressional Republicans includes requiring Medicaid enrollees to work or look for work as a condition of receiving coverage. While the details of the current proposal are not yet available, an analysis of an earlier proposal by the Congressional Budget Office shows that Medicaid enrollment would drop and that federal spending on Medicaid would be reduced substantially, but that the policy would not increase employment.

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Getty Images cements its position as the world’s leading image library. Recently, it committed to focus on ensuring that its images depict disability authentically and with appropriate diversity. Previously, when it came to disability, images were often flawed. Too often, portrayals of disability is through a medical or caregiver lens. Getty Images announced earlier this week that it is teaming up with U.S. telecommunications giant Verizon and the National Disability Leadership Alliance to offer financial support to assist photographers in reimaging the disability community. Instead of care settings, the lens is to shift to the workplace and professional life to convey the idea that life with a disability can be rich, diverse and full of innovation and achievement.

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This year marks the 35th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination toward anyone on the basis of disability. Yet within that act lies a troubling loophole that currently affects hundreds of thousands of workers with disabilities in the US. It’s called “subminimum wage.”

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In 2025, many issues are at play that could affect Medicaid coverage, financing, and access to care. While Medicaid was not discussed much on the campaign trail, there are expectations that big changes will likely be proposed through executive actions. Areas to watch with Medicaid implications include state budgets and long-term care workforce challenges.

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The workers who care for people with disabilities are underpaid, overwhelmed, and increasingly leaving the field. Advocates say action is desperately needed to stem the tide.

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As we near the turnover of administrations, Health Affairs Forefront offers a series of articles from leaders at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services providing their thoughts on the major achievements of the last four years, remaining challenges, and lessons learned.

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