Disability waiver services lost under H.R. 1
Montgomery County
Summary
Nine county residents with disabilities lost home- and community-based waiver services October 1 after losing Medicaid eligibility, putting them at risk of institutionalization. Councilmember Luedtke criticized the state DDA for lacking a plan to bridge the gap.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
A supplemental appropriation has been requested to absorb affected individuals; institutionalization would cost far more.
Residents with disabilities who could retain in-home and residential supports through county action.
Disabled refugees and asylum seekers who lost services and risk crisis-level institutionalization.
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