‘I’d Be Left Alone’: Medicaid Cuts Put Disabled Patients’ In-Home Care at Risk

‘I’d Be Left Alone’: Medicaid Cuts Put Disabled Patients’ In-Home Care at Risk

“The federal Medicaid cuts are an absolute disaster for HCBS,” said Sabrina Epstein, a policy analyst…

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Wheelchair? Hearing aids? Yes. ‘Disabled’? No way!

Wheelchair? Hearing aids? Yes. ‘Disabled’? No way!

Paula Span  |  KFF Health News In her house in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Barbara Meade said, “there…

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Gov. Newsom proposes ‘asset test’ for low-income and disabled Medi-Cal applicants. What does that mean?

Gov. Newsom proposes ‘asset test’ for low-income and disabled Medi-Cal applicants. What does that mean?

Millions of Californians who rely on Medi-Cal and In-Home Supportive Services could lose eligibility under a…

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Elderly, disabled with ,000 in assets could lose Medi-Cal

Elderly, disabled with $2,000 in assets could lose Medi-Cal

By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters Longtime caretaker Marie Locoh helps Cynde Soto at her home in Long…

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A Community Response to Disabled Gun Violence Survivors

A Community Response to Disabled Gun Violence Survivors

Sign up for The Fulcrum newsletter Then Donald Trump became president once more. Two days after…

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Study reveals ableism as a barrier to mental health care for disabled individuals

Study reveals ableism as a barrier to mental health care for disabled individuals

People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health…

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