State Policy in Practice: A Medicaid Primer for Housing Officials
SUMMARY: The most striking characteristic of housing and health care in this country is the disconnection between the two. Access to affordable, accessible housing is critical to the success of the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, which will provide opportunities for thousands of Medicaid beneficiaries living in institutions to relocate to the community. Presented in a concise question and answer format, this document explains many of the features of what can be a complicated program.
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HUD Awards More Than $18 Million in Grants to Fight Housing Discrimination
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded 88 grants totaling $17.1 million to recipients in 37 states and the District of Columbia to help fight housing discrimination. One of the grant recipients, Access Living of metropolitan Chicago, is part of the Department's national effort to reduce discrimination against persons with disabilities. Access Living will use the grant to conduct fair housing enforcement activities.
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All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
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