Medicaid funds nearly all of the programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Through Medicaid: My Story, people and families supported by The Arc New York share the critical impact of Medicaid supports, and what cuts to funding for these essential programs would mean in their lives.
Glen
Glen Medicaid, covered my medical expenses from mental illness and cancer (I was in lower Manhattan on 9-11), enabling me to still have some quality of life after losing my […]
Harriet
Harriet My adult son is on the autism spectrum. He has received Medicaid supports since he was diagnosed 30 years ago—including residential, day habilitation, employment support, socialization, and medical care. […]
Lauren
Lauren My daughter has a chance in life on Medicaid. She receives Medicaid waiver funding through OPWDD. Because of this she can actively pursue her interests and have a shot […]
