Possible Medicaid Cuts

CDC Raises Autism Prevalence Estimate and Updates on Medicaid

We discussed about how the CDC has announced the numbers of Autism Cases in America. We also touched up on Updates to Medicaid.

The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act and the Late State Budget

We discussed The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act has officially been reintroduced in Congress! For the first time in nearly 40 years, this bipartisan bill would raise the outdated asset limits for SSI, allowing disabled people and older adults to save for the future without risking their benefits. It would: 1) Raise savings limits from $2,000 to $10,000 2) Raise savings limit with inflation moving forward. 3)End the marriage penalty We also discussed the late NY State Budget as well as Ability 4 Us working to become a 501c3 Nonprofit.

Possible Medicaid Cuts

We talked advocacy concerns with the administration and the possible cuts to Medicaid, SSI, SSD, SSDI.

DEI and the Staffing Crisis

We talked about diverse equity and inclusion that includes the staffing crisis. Special Guests: Bridget Cariello

2024 Statwide Conference

We discussed discussed three topics of 2024 Elections, We discussed the 501c3, we also discussed statewide funding.