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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs News

May 25, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Social Security and Current Threats

Nationwide, over 73 million people receive social security benefits – including over 11 million people with disabilities. Social Security offers financial benefits when an individual retires, dies, or when someone…

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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs News

May 24, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Home and Community-Based Services

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are programs that help people with disabilities, chronic health conditions, and aging-related needs live in their own homes and communities, rather than being placed in…

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Health Policy News Operation House Call

May 22, 2025

Operation House Call: May 2025 Family of the Month – The Gagne Family

Meet Sandy (Mom), Steven (Dad), and their young adult sons Kevin and Alex. Their older son Kevin has cerebral palsy and epilepsy and needs full care. He lives in a…

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