Showing posts with label Disabilities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disabilities. Show all posts
Friday, September 6, 2013
Health Care Reform For People With Disabilities
Starting January, under the Affordable Care Act ("ACA"), Medicaid will
be expanded to cover almost all low-income Americans, even those under
65, and even those without children or disabilities.[1] The maximum
income levels to qualify for Medicaid will vary depending on the year,
the size of the family, and other factors, but for 2014, single people
making under about $15,280 may qualify for Medicaid, and a family of
three making under around $25,975 also may qualify.[2]Another major change starting in 2014: Health insurers can no longer deny coverage to people due to their disabilities or other "pre-existing conditions." Thus, people with
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Calendar!
Don't forget to check our calendar of local trainings, conferences and support groups. We will be updating on a regular basis, so check often to get advance notice of coming events, and to take advantage of early-bird registrations.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Welcome!
We hope you enjoy our site! Our goal is to provide a forum for all of us
to share practical information and advice relevant to people with
disabilities, their families, friends and supporters. In addition to
this main page, we have affiliated pages devoted to School and school-ages, from Early Intervention through College; Community, for adults and those who have graduated to lives in the community; Legislation,
to provide information on voting, political involvement, and proposed
legislation of interest to our community. In addition, and Just For Fun,
we have a page with suggestions on where to find low-cost recreation
and social opportunities. Scroll around, check us out, and, please, if
you have any comments or suggestions for improvement, Let Us Know!
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