New Data on the Direct Support Workforce Crisis

Survey of nearly 500 community-based disability service providers reveals mounting challenges in light of federal Medicaid cuts.
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Advocate for the HCBS Relief Act: Strengthen Community Services

The HCBS Relief Act would provide a 10-percentage-point increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for HCBS in 2026 and 2027.

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Support the HEADs UP Act—Recognize People with I/DD as Medically Underserved
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Urge Congress to Remove Age Limits on Medicaid Buy-In
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Fact Sheets Cuts to Medicaid Harm Disability Services
Research & Reports The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis 2024
Capacity-Building Tools Disaster Preparedness Resources for Community Providers
Capitol Correspondence - 10.28.25

Members-Only Briefing: ANCOR’s New Workforce Report

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