Home energy costs can significantly impact people who rely on SSI or SSDI for their income. We want to share some good news for people living in Duke Energy’s service area. Four times a year, utilities adjust prices based on fluctuating fuel costs. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved Duke Energy Indiana’s request to…
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Indiana … A Place that Works … but not for all
Suzanne Crouch, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana As we celebrate Disability Awareness Month throughout March, I want to use this time to bring attention to the fact there are hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers living with disabilities who simply want the opportunity to live, learn, work and be active in their communities. As chair of the Indiana…
Return of Medicaid Redeterminations
During the COVID-19 federal public health emergency (PHE), due to federal requirements, Indiana Medicaid members were able to keep their coverage, regardless of a change in income, resources, or Medicaid category. Congress passed legislation in December, 2022 that ends the continuous coverage requirements on March 31, 2023. This means that Medicaid eligibility redeterminations begin again…
TheArc@School
Do you find the special education process confusing and intimidating? You’re not alone! We get calls from families about school issues all the time, and it seems like school calls have exploded. To address a great need, The Arc of the United States has created an online curriculum, TheArc@School, that can help you become an…
FSSA Home Health Care Focus Groups
FSSA is requesting interested individuals receiving Medicaid Home Health services, along with their family members or guardians, to participate in virtual and/or in-person focus groups, so the agency may have a better understanding of the challenges those receiving Medicaid Home Health services may be encountering. If you would like to participate in a focus group,…
The Arc of Wabash County announces expansion
The Arc of Wabash County is pleased to announce that they have expanded their footprint to serve as the local chapter of The Arc in Grant and Miami Counties, in addition to Wabash County. With the expansion of The Arc of Wabash County, The Arc of Indiana now covers 68 counties across the state. “We…
Dementia and IDD – Survey and Workshops
Caregivers of adults with IDDs and dementia face many of the same challenges as do caregivers of other older adults with dementia; however, they often experience unique patterns of caregiving, face additional challenges and stressors, and benefit from different sources of support and education. The National Task Force on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Dementia…
The Arc’s Disability Policy Priorities Included in Federal Appropriations Bill
On December 23, the U.S. House and Senate passed a $1.7 trillion federal spending bill. The Arc of the United States has compiled a summary of important provisions included in the funding package. HCBS and Community Living Extends the Medicaid Money Follows the Person program (MFP) through 2027. MFP enables state Medicaid programs to transition…
ADEC, The Arc in Elkhart County Appoints New CEO
The Arc of Indiana welcomes Chris Kingsley as the newly appointed president and CEO of ADEC, The Arc in Elkhart County, and thanks current CEO and president Donna Belusar for her outstanding service to ADEC and the individuals they serve. Click here to learn more about Chris and click here to read a message from…
Enrolling in Marketplace Coverage for 2023
The Indiana Department of Insurance offers tips to help guide you through the Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment process. The open enrollment period for 2023 health insurance coverage through marketplaces and other individual plans is here. November 1, 2022, is the first day you can enroll in, re-enroll in, or change a 2023 health plan through…