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ANCOR STATEMENT AND PRINCIPLES ON MEDICAID REFORM

The Medicaid program plays a critical role in providing necessary supports and services to 47 million Americans in 2002, including 11 million individuals with disabilities-7 million of whom are under age 65. Medicaid is the primary financing mechanism for health and long-term services for people with disabilities. Through its Federal/State partnership in the financing and delivery of services, Medicaid is also the major funding source for reimbursing providers of long-term supports and services to people with mental retardation and other disabilities. It is ANCOR's top priority to advocate for protecting and strengthening Medicaid as the critical safety net for people with disabilities.

ANCOR believes that the following overarching principles should guide any Medicaid reform:

In addition, ANCOR adheres to the following principles regarding Medicaid reform.

Sound Infrastructure with Adequate Provider and Workforce Capacities

Ensure Federal Entitlement with Comprehensive Benefits, Adequate Financing and Quality

Individual Supports with Active Individual and Provider Involvement

Community Inclusion, Investment and Maximizing of Resources


Adopted by ANCOR Board of Directors on February 7, 2003; revision adopted March 15, 2003.