Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council

🏥 Medicaid is more than a health insurance programit is a lifeline for millions of Americans, including many Delawareans with disabilities, older adults, children, and families.

📊 A new resource from Georgetown University's Center for Children and Families tracks how states are preparing to implement Medicaid work reporting requirements under H.R. 1 and highlights concerns about potential coverage losses due to administrative barriers rather than eligibility changes.

♿ For many people with disabilities, Medicaid helps fund essential health care, home and community-based services, employment supports, and other resources that promote independence and inclusion.

🌟 As Delaware continues its commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families, it is important that we stay informed about policies that may impact access to health care and community supports.

📖 Read more here:
https://ccf.georgetown.edu/feature/tracking-implementation-of-h-r-1-medicaid-work-reporting-requirements/

💬 What are your thoughts on how these changes could affect people with disabilities and their families?

Tracking Implementation of H.R. 1 Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements The 2025 budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) requires states to implement work reporting requirements (WRRs) for Medicaid expansion adults, as well as adults covered by partial adult waiver expansions in Georgia and Wisconsin, starting in 2027. In 43 states including the District of Columbia, unless...

All State offices are closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will reopen tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. As we gather with family and loved ones today, let us take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

There is still time to register for our upcoming Power in Our Voices event in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Join us for an important conversation on the intersectionality of disability and mental health, including a screening of our mental health documentary, “Everything to Somebody,” followed by a live Q&A discussion featuring individuals with lived experience.

✔ Mental health and disability
✔ Barriers to care and stigma
✔ Building resilience and self-advocacy
✔ Community resources and supports
✔ Honest conversations from people with lived experience

📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
🕤 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Delaware State Troopers Association
500 Messina Hill Rd.
Dover, DE 19904

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. This event is free, but registration is required.

Register today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YYCQBQ3

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks, colleagues, families, and community members.


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