Medicaid Matters to Millions
People with disabilities want to learn, contribute to their communities, and live as independently as possible—no matter the level of care and support they need. Medicaid makes that possible.
Medicaid helps people with disabilities and people of all ages who have a low income. It’s a federal program, but every state participates. States invest their own budget dollars and run the program for their residents.
Medicaid matters.
- Hundreds of thousands of infants with disabilities get a great start in life with Medicaid services that support their development and learning.
- Millions of people with disabilities get their health insurance through Medicaid—and for kids with disabilities, it’s often the only coverage that meets their needs.
- Medicaid also pays for home care workers who help people with disabilities with daily tasks, like getting out of bed, taking medications, making meals, and so much more.
The entire disability care system is at risk. Millions of lives will be impacted—get involved now!
Disability Care on the Chopping Block
Right now, Congress is debating huge budget cuts. On the table are proposals that take away
health care and services for those who need it the most.
Join the thousands of people who are mobilizing to defend Medicaid.
“Valerie is the love of my life. It’s been a long journey to understand her needs. Valerie is 20 years old now. She has Rett syndrome, intellectual disabilities, seizure disorders, diabetes, you name it. Medicaid helps us keep her healthy, and funds Teresa, a home care worker for us. Teresa helps Valerie in so many ways—with activities like bathing, dressing, and getting out in our town. She encourages Valerie to make choices and decisions, and it’s everyday support and encouragement like this that puts Valerie on a path to be as independent as possible.”
– Ruth, from Illinois
Work Requirements = Benefit Cuts
Congress is considering a national requirement to prove you are working to get Medicaid. These rules hit the people who need the help the most – low-income workers, caregivers, kids, and people with disabilities.
Work requirements are just Medicaid cuts in disguise.
Disability Care and Services in Action
Meet some of the people whose lives would be forever changed if they didn’t have health care and services from Medicaid.
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Meet Maria
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Meet Kate
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Meet Jennifer
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
