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Federal Issues Government Affairs Medicaid News Press Releases

July 1, 2025

Statement from The Arc of Massachusetts on U.S. Senate Passage of Federal Budget Bill

On the first day of Disability Pride Month (July 1), the United States Senate voted to pass a dangerous budget bill that will make deep, harmful, and cruel cuts to…

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Fact Sheets Federal Issues Government Affairs Health Policy Medicaid News Supporting Families

June 26, 2025

Fact Sheet: Understanding Medicaid and Proposed Changes – June 2025 Update

Medicaid is a vital program that supports millions of low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Medicaid provides health insurance and long-term care to more than 1 in 5…

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Government Affairs In the Media News Workforce Initiative

June 25, 2025

The Arc of Massachusetts Board President Brian Cusack Writes Boston Herald Editorial on Workforce Crisis, Chapter 257 Funding Request

On Wednesday, June 25, the Boston Herald published an editorial written by The Arc of Massachusetts Board President Brian Cusack on the current state of the direct support professional (DSP) workforce…

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