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NC ABLE launched January 26 at www.NC.SaveWithABLE.com. These simple, affordable and tax-advantaged accounts allow eligible individuals with disabilities to save up to $14,000 a year without endangering eligibility for certain means-tested federal and state benefit programs, including Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Parents/guardians of children with disabilities can open accounts on behalf of those who qualify.

Got two minutes? Many of you are concerned about the recent changes to the Innovations Waiver.

Republicans in North Carolina have a lot to celebrate with the results of the 2016 elections.  Despite the predictions of most political pundits and the media, Donald Trump is now the President-Elect and Republicans did very well in North Carolina.

On June 1st, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Brajer unveiled the state’s 1115 Waiver application, as known as “Medicaid Reform.” An 1115 Waiver, often called a demonstration waiver, a request to change how the Medicaid program is structured, delivered, and evaluated on a state-by-state basis.

Sometimes getting your message across to a legislator can be confusing. Ever wondered if there was a simple way of knowing how to do this? Representative Jean Farmer-Butterfield, N. C. House of Representatives, understands and prepared some helpful tips to assist your advocacy on issues you find important and to clearly have them heard by your elected official.

The Arc of North Carolina has created the following document as an outline for our 2016 legislative agenda. We want you to be aware of the advocacy work we are doing on behalf of children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.