IL Council on Developmental Disabilities

The Disability Pride Parade is one week from tomorrow in Chicago. The parade will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25 at Plymouth and Van Buren Street. After the parade, there will be a celebration in Daley Plaza from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This year, the Chicago Transit Authority engagement in the parade includes posters on buses and in train stations. Here is parade leader and parade committee volunteer Keegan with a poster. (photo credit: Keegan Julius)

On July 22 at 1 p.m. Central Time, the group Justice in Aging will host the webinar "Understanding New Medicaid Work Requirement Rules."

Here is part of the description from Justice in Aging:

"This webinar will include an overview of the updated federal rules and the major Medicaid eligibility changes introduced by H.R. 1, including new documentation and eligibility renewal requirements for many adults ages 19 - 64. Presenters will explain who is subject to the requirements, who qualifies for exemptions, and why applying these rules correctly is complex. The session will also review emerging state actions and highlight issues that could lead to unnecessary coverage loss."

Registration is required to attend this webinar. Here is a registration link:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Understanding New Medicaid Work Requirements Rules. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. With the passage of H.R. 1 last July, Congress made major changes to Medicaid eligibility. States are now implementing work requirements and other changes that primarily impact people enrolled in the ACA Medicaid Expansion, including older adults under age 65. On June 1, the Centers for Medicare & M...

Through the 2025 Federal Reconciliation Bill, known as HR 1, there are significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. Those changes have began to take effect. There are resources in Illinois designed to help people protect their benefits and recover them if they were lost. Visit this website for information: https://saveoursnap.org/

Happy Pride Month once again Illinois. This weekend is the Annual Chicago Pride Parade. Chicago's Parade is one of the oldest Pride celebrations in the country. "This year’s theme, Free to Be Proud, honors the legacy of those who paved the way while affirming our ongoing commitment to ensuring every person can live openly, authentically, and with dignity."

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