State Disability Benefits Squeezes and Gaps
Key Questions
What is the impact of the interRAI tool on disability waiver funding in Nebraska?
The interRAI assessment tool in Nebraska has slashed waiver funding for over 600 individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This has resulted in the loss of aides and no appeals process available.
How are IDD diagnosis gaps affecting supports in Austin, Texas?
In Austin, Texas, gaps in intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) diagnoses are preventing individuals from accessing necessary supports. This creates barriers to essential services for those affected.
What happened to the Missouri artist applying for disability benefits?
A Missouri artist was denied disability benefits because her net worth was deemed too high due to business equipment. The case highlights how assets like equipment can disqualify applicants by suggesting they have 'things of value that you can sell'.
NE interRAI tool slashes waiver funding for 600+ dev/intellectual disabilities (lost aides, no appeals); TX Austin IDD diagnosis gaps block supports; echoes Long COVID workforce exit, AK employment disparities, CA ERISA wins.