End of Medicaid’s Continuous Enrollment Requirements
Congress recently passed legislation called the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which ends the requirment for states to provide continuous Medicaid coverage. All states must now return to normal eligibility and enrollment operations. What is changing? The continuous enrollment requirement that has been in effect during the COVID pandemic will expire on March 31, 2023.…
Share Your Medicaid Story
Share your Medicaid story How Does Medicaid Work for You? The Arc is collecting stories to learn how Medicaid is working (or not!) for people with disabilities, so we can work together to educate and advocate for changes. Share your story by answering the question “How does Medicaid work (or not!) for me?” Learn about The…
COVID-19 Information & Resources
Visit our updated COVID-19 resource page. Fact Sheet: Preparing for Medicaid Changes When the Public Health Emergency Ends COVID-19 PSA from Shawn COVID-19 PSA from Courtney
Welcome to New Chapters of The Arc!
The Arc of Indiana is excited to announce the addition of two new chapters to The Arc family. Wabash Center, Lafayette, Indiana; and LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. South Bend, Indiana are now affiliated chapters of The Arc of Indiana and The Arc of the United States. Kim Dodson, CEO, said, “The Arc of Indiana is…
2022 Legislative Session Wrap Up
The 2022 session of the Indiana General Assembly ended in the early morning hours of March 9th. This year’s session was a short session, so no major budget items were discussed. Major priorities for legislators included ending the state’s public health emergency and cutting taxes for Hoosiers. Following are the legislative wins for Hoosiers with…
Why We Fight – H.B. 1107 Special Ed. Reform
Yesterday’s Senate Education Committee hearing on H.B. 1107, which would provide balance to parents in due process hearings by shifting the burden of proof to schools, was a reminder of just how lonely the special education policy space can be at the Statehouse. Over the years The Arc of Indiana has found ways to collaborate…
The Arc of Indiana Honors Outstanding Legislators
The Arc of Indiana was pleased to honor outstanding state legislators for their service and commitment to Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at our annual legislative awards breakfast on January 6, 2022. State Representative Tim Brown – Lifetime Achievement Award State Representative Tim Brown (R-District 41) was recognized for his longtime commitment to people…
Announcing – The Arc of Indiana Academy!
We are excited to announce the launch of The Arc of Indiana Academy, a new home to The Arc of Indiana Advocacy Training Program and Erskine Green Training Institute’s (EGTI) Workplace and Independent Living Support Subscription. Advocacy Training Program The Advocacy Training Program offers a wide array of videos on topics impacting people with disabilities…
Celebrating 65 Years of Advocacy and Change
65 years ago on September 25, 1956, a small but mighty group of families came together to establish a statewide organization with the mission of creating a better world for their sons and daughters with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Indiana. While The Arc of Indiana’s name has changed over those 65 years, that core…
New Fact Sheets from The Arc Insurance Advocacy Resource Center
The Arc Insurance Advocacy Resource Center (INARC) has new and updated fact sheets on insurance issues impacting families who have children with disabilities. Insurance Advocacy Resource Center Fact Sheets ABA Autism Treatment – Health Insurance Appeal Tips FAQ about Medicaid Coverage for Autism Treatment Medicaid Autism Treatment Benefits Under EPSDT, What Parents Need to Know…