❗ ACTION ALERT ❗Support moving 3,512 Texans off the waitlist for HCBS

Published: Thu, 04/29/21

CALL TO ACTION

Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the proposed budget for Texas for the next two years, has passed both the House and the Senate. The House and the Senate did not agree on what the budget should be so SB1 has been sent to Conference Committee.

The Conference Committee is made up of House and Senate members who decide what the final budget will be. Tell the Conference Committee Members to keep Texans with disabilities in mind when considering the final state budget.

Tell conferees you support fully funding the Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC) original exceptional item request of Community Care Waiver Slots in SB 1, which would move 3,512 Texans off the waiting list for home and community-based services.

Don't wait! Tell your legislator you support fully funding Community Care Waiver Slots in SB 1 now!

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What We Need

All Texans with disabilities deserve to live full lives in the community of their choice. However, some need supports and services, such as access to a personal attendant who helps with intimate tasks like bathing, dressing, and eating, nursing care, or even employment services.

Private insurance does not cover these essential services, so Texans with disabilities rely on Medicaid waivers provide these services to individuals in their homes instead of an institution. Being able to stay in a home and community-based setting and avoiding a crowded institution is even more critical during the pandemic.

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Thank you for supporting the human rights of Texans with disabilities!