State Increasing Funding For I/DD Community
After a federal judge admonished the State of Illinois in 2017 for failing to meet the requirements of a 2011 consent decree requiring more community-based services for the intellectually and developmentally disabled (I/DD) community, Governor J.B. Pritzker has...
Guardianship for Individuals With Disabilities
In Illinois, a parent is also considered the legal guardian of his or her child until the child turns 18. Guardians have the legal right to make important decisions for a child such as choosing medical care and handling financial situations. Professionals like school...
The Work Without Worry Act Explained
On June 17, 2021, the United States Senate Committee on Finance passed a bipartisan bill called the Work Without Worry Act. The goal is to protect Americans with disabilities who receive Social Security benefits and also want to work. Under the Act, individuals with...
Medicaid Waiver Services and the Possible Pending Federal Legislation Impacts
Federal Medicaid offers certain waivers for people with special needs or chronic health concerns. With these Medicaid waivers, healthcare providers can care for someone in their home as opposed to only providing services in long-term care facilities. Each state can...