Samantha Alloway, Executive Director of The Arc of Illinois talks with Amy about Medicaid. We discuss what it is, what it provides, and who uses it. Parents might be surprised to learn that Medicaid benefits families at all income levels and it makes disability services possible in Illinois. Hear about what services will be lost and who will be at risk if Medicaid funding is cut. Learn how to advocate for full funding and how you can support your neighbors with intellectual and developmental disabilities in your daily life.
Important links:
The Arc of Illinois
Take Action and Contact Your Legislators
Share Your Medicaid Story
Plus, ask specific questions about Medicaid to The Arc of Illinois' Director of Family to Family Health Information Center here: Susan@thearcofil.org
See also:
NPN's Developmental Differences Resource Fair - coming up April 27, 2025!
NPN's Developmental Differences Resource Directory
NPN's Developmental Differences Parent Support Group
This recording is the ninth episode of NPN's podcast, Chicago Style Parenting. It was published on 2/13/25.