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<h2>TELL THE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR TO INVEST IN NEW YORKERS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.</h2>
#InvestInMe #InvestInUs
<h3>&nbsp;❤️ THE HEART OF THE MATTER&nbsp;</h3>
The cost of living has skyrocketed, but the state funding used to support people with Intellectual &amp; Developmental Disabilities (IDD), staff and agencies has not.&nbsp;
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<li style="margin-left:47.25pt;">Prices are Up: The cost of basics like gas and groceries has risen by 23.7% and minimum wage has increased by 26.5% over the last five years.</li>
<li style="margin-left:47.25pt;">Funding is Lagging Behind: The funding to pay for the Supports and Services for people with IDD has only increased by 15.8% in that same time.</li>
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Therefore, we are asking the Legislature and the Governor to include the following simple investments in the final New York State Budget to stabilize vital IDD supports and services:
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<li style="margin-left:47.25pt;">Increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to match inflation - 2.7% Targeted Inflationary adjustment &amp; include CCOs </li>
<li style="margin-left:47.25pt;">Restore funding for the OPWDD Healthcare Enhancement Program&nbsp;</li>
<li style="margin-left:47.25pt;">Include Affordable housing initiatives - S.8676 (Fahy), S.8672 (Fahy) &amp; S.8675 (Fahy) </li>
<li style="margin-left:47.25pt;">Increase New York State Child and Dependent Care Credit - Accept Revenue Bill Part A &nbsp;</li>
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Tell the Legislature to Support the Disability Community in their One-House Budget Bills

As a constituent and advocate for people with disabilities, I am writing to urge you to support increased funding for the disability community in New York’s budget. People with disabilities, their families, and those who care for them rely on a multitude of state-funded services to survive and thrive. Currently, many of those programs are struggling to keep up with rising costs, staffing shortages, and increasing needs. Without adequate funding, agencies are forced to reduce services and staff, leaving many families without crucial support.

I urge you to support the following priorities (see attachment for details) in the final budget:
•	Increase Medicaid reimbursement rates to match inflation - 2.7% Targeted Inflationary adjustment
•	Restore funding for the OPWDD Healthcare Enhancement Program
•	Include Affordable housing initiatives - S.8676 (Fahy), S.8672 (Fahy) & S.8675 (Fahy)
•	Increase New York State Child and Dependent Care Credit - Accept Revenue Bill Part A

These investments are critical to keeping services available, supporting the workforce, and ensuring people with disabilities can live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their communities. Please stand with the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) community by supporting these budget amendments and urging your colleagues to do the same.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this important matter.

Tell the Legislature to Support the Disability Community in their One-House Budget Bills

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