To ensure that children with disabilities from all states could succeed in school post-pandemic, the American Rescue Plan provided \$3 billion to the Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

American Rescue Plan Funding for Special Education

The American Rescue Plan temporarily provided a \$25 billion increase to Medicaid funding for state home- and community-based services, ensuring that people with disabilities could access necessary post-pandemic care.

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A federally and state funded program that is designed to help those with limited funds and resources with their healthcare costs. 

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In 38 states, one or more Medicaid home providers closed permanently during the pandemic. This made it harder for those with disabilities to live independently because they could no longer access the services they needed to continue their lifestyles. 

Medicaid home providers during pandemic

American Rescue Plan Medicaid Funding

Medicaid provides various services for individuals with disabilities, including early and recurring screening, home- and community-based services (such as aids), prescription drug coverage, and occupational, physical, and speech therapy.

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