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Advocate for the HCBS Relief Act: Strengthen Community Services

The HCBS Relief Act of 2025 (S.2076/H.R. 4029) is vital for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The bill would provide a 10-percentage-point increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for home and community-based services during 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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Federal Court Halts HHS Sharing of Medicaid Data with DHS

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