Medicaid and Personal Assistance Services (PAS) are essential lifelines for millions of individuals with disabilities, seniors, and families across Pennsylvania. However, proposed funding cuts and inadequate service rates threaten the independence and well-being of those who rely on these critical programs. Voices for Independence is calling on policymakers, caregivers, and community members to take action.
Explore the sections below to learn more about our advocacy efforts and how you can make a difference:
- Preserve Medicaid – Learn about the impact of potential Medicaid cuts and why protecting this essential program is crucial.
- Increase PAS Fee-for-Service Rates – Discover why PAS rates must be adjusted to ensure fair wages and a stable workforce.
- A Crisis By the Numbers – See the staggering metrics of the situation and how they impacted real-life individuals.
- Share Your Story – Help strengthen our advocacy by sharing your personal experience with Medicaid and PAS.
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For more information, simply call us at (814) 874-0064 or email us at sjohnson@vficil.org
