Why billions in Medicaid funds for people with disabilities are still on hold

By Stephanie Kim
Why billions in Medicaid funds for people with disabilities are still on hold
In this March 11, 2021, file photo, President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan in the Oval Office of the White House. The package included what amounted to $25 billion to states for Medicaid services, home care and home health services accessed primarily by people with disabilities and the elderly, according to Kaiser Health News. Andrew Harnik, File / AP Photo
Why billions in Medicaid funds for people with disabilities are still on hold
In this March 11, 2021, file photo, President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan in the Oval Office of the White House. The package included what amounted to $25 billion to states for Medicaid services, home care and home health services accessed primarily by people with disabilities and the elderly, according to Kaiser Health News. Andrew Harnik, File / AP Photo

Why billions in Medicaid funds for people with disabilities are still on hold

By Stephanie Kim
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President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 included massive funding for people with disabilities. But some states are still waiting on their share of that federal money.

Reset learns more about what’s behind the holdup and what it means for the disability community.

GUESTS: Lauren Weber, Midwest correspondent for Kaiser Health News

Amber Smock, director of advocacy at Access Living

NOTE: You can find a full transcript of this interview here.