As COVID-19 rapidly spread across the U.S. in March 2020, Congress declared a public health emergency and passed legislation that gave states more money for Medicaid if they met certain requirements. One of the main requirements was that people would be able to keep their Medicaid health care during the COVID-19 public health emergency. As […]
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement following final passage of the 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act:
“We applaud the Senate and House of Representatives for their bipart...
In 2019, the NCE Steering Committee will welcome new leadership and new members. The steering committee serves as NCE’s governing body and is responsible for supporting the development and implement...
After two wonderful years, we bid farewell to Carrie Hobbs Guiden as our NCE Steering Committee Chair. Carrie reflected on her tenure as chair with us, as well as how to get more involved with NCE...
The Arc released the following statement following the death of President George H.W. Bush.
“President Bush and members of his administration were crucial participants in the development and enac...
#HandsOff is a series on The Arc Blog where individuals and families across The Arc’s network share their stories about how some of today’s key policy issues impact their day to day lives.
By A...
Each November, we observe National Caregiver Month – honoring those who devote their lives to providing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The daily demands ...
2019 Open Enrollment:
November 1, 2018
Open enrollment begins
December 15, 2018
Open enrollment ends
January 1, 2019
Coverage begins
If you're uninsured or looking for more affordable...
A statement from The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh, known as ACHIEVA, on the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue this weekend. Two of their clients, Cecil and David Rosenthal were victims of the attack.
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What is the Public Charge rule?
On October 10, the Department of Homeland Security announced the “public charge” rule. This rule allows the U.S. to keep out people...
