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Public Policy - State of MN and United States
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Arc West Central Press Conference April 3rd, 2010
Advocates upset about cuts to services
(article in The Forum newspaper)
Moorhead Mom shares her disappointment about losing PCA services
Newscast on Valley New Live
The Arc of Minnesota Public Policy information
- Changes to Personal Care Attendant Services in the 2009 Legislative Session. More information
Changes in the Personal Care Assistance (PCA) program are taking effect now. Individuals are being reassessed for eligibility and hours allowed. If you or a family member get a notice of PCA termination or a reduction in hours, you should immediately appeal in writing to the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) and ask that your current PCA hours be continued, pending the appeal outcome. Appeal form. Due Process letter
Human Service Cuts are Taxes on Our Most Vulnerable Citizens. These Cuts Mean They Can’t Maintain Their Independence, Be Part of Their Communities, or Stay Healthy. Effects of budget cuts in 2010 and into the future
MN House of Representatives releases its Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill - April 26th, 2010
The Arc of the United States - Fact Sheets
Provisions in the Health Care Reform Bill that are Most Important for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Community First Choice Option and the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act (CLASS Act, which amends the Public Health Service Act to help adults with severe functional impairments obtain the services and supports they need to stay functional and independent, while providing them with choices about community participation, education and employment) are now LAW (March, 2010)
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