Pennsylvania announced they plan to apply to CMS for a Good Faith Effort Exemption for EVV Implementation. It’s subject to review and approval by CMS. much appreciated by providers who are concerned about the readiness of our system to be in compliance.

Disability Community Act of 2016 introduced by Reps Stivers and Tonko in the US House today. Would help with DOL OT implementation.

DCA 2016 assigned a bill number tinyurl.com/hfp5yos. You can track our progress here too.

The Partnership Symposium participants shed light on collaboration at the local level necessary for system change.

Celebrating DSP Recognition Week with about 400 DSP's!

CBO estimates on AHCA. cbo.gov/sites/default/….

US House vote on AHCA to occur between 5 and 7 tonight. Serious implications for Medicaid, Ohioans with IDD and providers.

Final US House voting on AHCA now begins at 3:00 today.

#whathappenstomorrow. Big crowd. Federal healthcare event at United Way in Cincinnati, 2400 reading rd. Join us!

#whathappenstomorrow. Margaret Hulbert, VP United Way opens the rally.

#whathappenstomorrow.

#whathappenstomorrow. Sr. Sallie, board member of TriHealth and healthcare advocate, warns of dangers of AHCA/BCRA.

#whathappenstomorrow. Full house. Full of concerns about federal healthcare reform.

#whathappenstomorrow. Michael Denlinger speaks on life-saving Medicaid-funded services. Basic rights.

Stephanie Neely speaks of a tragic past and hopeful future. Relies on Medicaid-funded services for opioid recovery.

#whathappenstomorrow. Frank Wasserman tells of his son's reliance on Medicaid for mental health.

#whathappenstomorrow. Neil Tilow, CEO Talbert House speaks of harmful consequences of proposed healthcare reform.

Save Medicaid, Save Lives rally at the Ohio Statehouse west lawn now.

Thanks to the 1500 people who had their voices heard at today's Medicaid rally! We expect a House vote tomorrow.

Congressional briefing sponsored by Sen. Hatch on technology for people with IDD. Full house!