A Critical Time in Health Care Reform
The health care reform legislation passed by the House of Representatives was only the first step toward ensuring all Americans have the choice to live in their homes and instead of institutions.
The House legislation includes the Community First Choice Option which gives states the option to receive more federal matching funds to support individuals with disabilities who live in the community. In exchange, participating states must eliminate caps on the number of individuals who can live in the community.
What Comes Next?
Two Senate health care reform bills were introduced in September. One by the Senate Finance and the other by the HELP Committee. The HELP Committee bill includes the Community First Choice Option.
Senate negotiators are merging the Senate Finance and HELP Committees' bills. Advocates are working to ensure that the Community First Choice Option is included in the merged Senate bill.
Take action now!
Please call the the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask your Senators to support the Community First Choice Option.
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Bob Stoner is the Communications Director and Web Developer at Disability Options Network (DON). DON is a grass roots advocacy organization concentrating on disability rights issues, and strives to provide independence and empowerment at a systemic level
