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05/01/2020
Senator Brown Signs Phase 4 Coalition Letter
Earlier this week, Senator Sherrod Brown, along with several Democratic senators signed a letter to congressional leaders, outlining provisions to support people with disabilities they hope to see included in upcoming COVID-19 legislation. The requested provisions in the letter include;
-A 12% increase in FMAP to support Medicaid services for people with developmental disabilities.
-A $50 Billion investment into HCBS services.
-Assurance of civil rights for people with DD in health/hospital care.
-Additional clarity that stimulus payments do not impact benefits.
-Methods to ensure people with disabilities have access to food and medication.
-The enactment of the Defense Production Act to create more PPE.
We are grateful to Senator Brown for his involvement in this effort and his support for people with developmental disabilities.
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