Medicaid Reimbursement Rates

Rep. Byron Donalds advocates for bringing the federal reimbursement rate for Medicaid for able-bodied adults more in line with the lower rate for disabled individuals and poor children, citing the need to cut waste, fraud, and abuse from the system.

Impact of Marriage on Federal Benefits for Disabled Individuals

Amber and Devin Weise got married and learned that the federal benefits program Amber relies on penalizes couples who marry, resulting in loss of income and health insurance. Many disabled individuals on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) face challenges due to outdated rules that penalize marriage.

Controversy Surrounding the LASAR App in Los Angeles Unified School District

Advocacy groups are suing the Los Angeles Unified School District over the LASAR app, alleging it creates a culture of suspicion and disproportionately targets minorities and disabled individuals.