Federal Medicaid Cuts Threaten HCBS
The Federal Government passed the House Budget Resolution which calls for $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid over the next 10 years. While we are not sure what that looks like yet, we know cuts to Medicaid are bad for people with disabilities and bad for HCBS. Your advocacy is needed to tell federal legislators from Georgia why Medicaid essential for people with disabilities, and how Medicaid, especially Medicaid Waiver funded HCBS supports makes Georgia and others states better. More information about possible changes and how to advocate below.
Wondering how federal decisions are impacting hcbs in gA? Check out these resources for More info
Download this resource to learn more about how federal work requirements for Medicaid will impact people in GA
Download this resource to learn more about how HR1 impacts access to Medicaid for people in GA
Download this resource to learn more about how HR1 creates possible waiver opportunities.
Download this resource to learn more about how HR1 may impact healthcare in Georgia
Federal medicaid Resources for advocacy
what to expect with Federal Medicaid
People with Disabilities & Families: Senate advocacy
People with Disabilities & Families: Senate advocacy
This resource will help you understand potential Federal changes to Medicaid to help you prioritize your advocacy
People with Disabilities & Families: Senate advocacy
People with Disabilities & Families: Senate advocacy
People with Disabilities & Families: Senate advocacy
This resource will help you learn more about Georgia Senators' Ossoff & Warnock priorities & impact on Federal Medicaid decisions. It will also provide advocacy advice to people with disabilities & families.
people with disabilities & families: House advocacy
People with Disabilities & Families: Senate advocacy
people with disabilities & families: House advocacy
This resource will help you learn more about Georgia Congress Peoples' priorities & impact on Federal Medicaid decisions. It will also provide advocacy advice to people with disabilities & families.
hcbs Providers: Senate Advocacy
hcbs Providers: Senate Advocacy
people with disabilities & families: House advocacy
This resource will help you learn more about Georgia Senators' Ossoff & Warnock priorities & impact on Federal Medicaid decisions. It will also provide advocacy advice HCBS Providers.
hcbs Providers: House Advocacy
hcbs Providers: Senate Advocacy
hcbs Providers: House Advocacy
This resource will help you learn more about Georgia Congress Peoples' priorities & impact on Federal Medicaid decisions. It will also provide advocacy advice for HCBS Providers.
Advocacy Talking Points
hcbs Providers: Senate Advocacy
hcbs Providers: House Advocacy
This resource provides plain language talking points about the importance of protecting Medicaid for people with disabilities who use HCBS supports.
Advocate Now: GA Should Invest in Community Supports, Not Institutions
WHY SHOULD YOU ADVOCATE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT?
The Business Case for Prevention
The Business Case for Prevention
The Business Case for Prevention
Georgia approved $409 million for a new 300-bed psychiatric hospital, the most expensive point in the system. Funding at least 1,271 NOW/COMP waivers at $132 million is a smarter upstream investment that prevents emergency room visits, incarceration, and hospitalization.
Community-based supports cost less per person, keep caregivers in t
Georgia approved $409 million for a new 300-bed psychiatric hospital, the most expensive point in the system. Funding at least 1,271 NOW/COMP waivers at $132 million is a smarter upstream investment that prevents emergency room visits, incarceration, and hospitalization.
Community-based supports cost less per person, keep caregivers in the workforce, and reduce long-term public spending. Georgia can keep paying for crisis, or invest in stability that saves money over time.
The Social Case for Prevention
The Business Case for Prevention
The Business Case for Prevention
Families across Georgia are still waiting for critical supports at home. An estimated 40% of people in jail during behavioral health incidents may also have developmental disabilities, meaning unmet needs are pushing people into crisis and into the justice system.
Services should come before crisis, not after incarceration. Funding 1,217
Families across Georgia are still waiting for critical supports at home. An estimated 40% of people in jail during behavioral health incidents may also have developmental disabilities, meaning unmet needs are pushing people into crisis and into the justice system.
Services should come before crisis, not after incarceration. Funding 1,217 waivers would keep families together, reduce law enforcement involvement, and strengthen community safety.
Download Scripts to reach out to Your Legislators
Letter to Elected Officials
Phone Scripts for Calling Elected Officials
Phone Scripts for Calling Elected Officials
Phone Scripts for Calling Elected Officials
Phone Scripts for Calling Elected Officials
Phone Scripts for Calling Elected Officials
Sample Email to Elected Officials
Phone Scripts for Calling Elected Officials
Sample Email to Elected Officials