DISABILITY ADVOCATES CAN HELP CHANGE
LEGISLATION FOR THE BETTER
Congress is also considering legislation related to Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). The HCBS Access Act would increase access to in-home caregiving for people who need assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
The HCBS Relief Act supplies temporary additional
funding for HCBS services with the goal of increasing the caregiver workforce.
Other
important issues and pending legislation include:
- Making sure telehealth continues
to be accessible for those who use it for essential medical care.
- Increasing access to genetic
medicine and counseling.
- Improving access to specialized
multidisciplinary care for the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) community via
the ALS Better Care Act.
From the presidential election in November to the thousands of statewide, district, and local races taking place throughout the year, MDA encourages its members to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
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