In 1981, Congress amended the Social Security Act to help millions of disabled people and older adults move out of institutions. Through home and community-based services waivers (HCBS), some 7 million Medicaid recipients now receive support that lets them st…
"Were doing the absolute opposite of whats needed, said Marcie Roth, chair of the National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters.Mother Jones; Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis/G… [+7179 chars]
