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What the End of the Government Shutdown Means for People with Disabilities
Monday, November 17, 2025
The recent government shutdown has ended, and funding for vital programs is back in place. This is a relief for many people with disabilities and their…
Update: Government Shutdown and Essential Benefits
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The federal government shutdown is now in its fourth week, with no clear end in sight. As we explained earlier, Congress has not passed a funding…
What the Government Shutdown Means for People with Disabilities
Friday, October 03, 2025
When the federal government “shuts down,” it means Congress has not passed a budget or temporary funding plan. Without this funding, many government offices and programs…
New law will soon enroll Medicaid Recipients into statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Plans
Monday, October 14, 2024
On Medicaid? Expect a notice from Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) soon about enrolling in a Statewide Medicaid Managed Care plan. This year, AHCA…
DRF Joins National Partners in Opposing the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Disability Rights Florida joined national, state, and local medical, legal, service provider, child advocacy, individuals with lived experience, and disability rights partners in submitting comments to…