Jan 09 2009
Stop Medicaid Waiver Waiting Lists!
With the US government about to make a change in office management, everyone is scrambling to get in line for their voice to be heard. As an advocacy leader for mosaic Down syndrome and Down syndrome and a parent and grandparent of children with special needs, I can see the need for change in the way health care is handled for those with disabilities and special medical needs.
Medicaid waivers are meant to help individuals with disabilities and those with special medical needs, however the waiting lists for these programs is astronomical. Families and individuals find themselves waiting for much needed care and most waiting lists are between 2-10 years before the care is available to them. (waiting time varies in each area)
If you are a parent, an advocate, a self-advocate, a family member, a friend, a neighbor, or even if you don’t know anyone with a disability or special medical need, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
You can go to Change.org and help bring this important topic to the top of the list to be addressed as part of the new economic stimulus package when Obama become president of the US.
The Medicaid Waiver topic must make it in the top 10 of issues through Change.org in order to make it to the White House. Currently, it is in 20th place! Only 1400 votes are needed to make it in the top 10.
Please click here to make your vote! It takes less than a minute to vote and will make a difference in hundreds of thousands of peoples lives throughout America!
VOTING ENDS ON JANUARY 15! DO NOT WAIT TO MAKE YOUR VOTE!
Please pass this information on and encourage all your friends and family to vote for this important change!
