Paying family members who care for loved ones less than non-family member caregivers is “arbitrary” and in violation of the equal protection clause of the state constitution, the Minnesota Court…
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What we gained, what remains
Editor’s note: Access Press asked several disability community leaders to comment on the 2012 session of the Minnesota Legislature. On many fronts, Minnesotans with disabilities and their families made gains,…
State policy changes will improve Minnesotans’ lives
Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD) is a public policy coalition that works to influence state policies to improve the quality of life for Minnesotans with disabilities. Through our…
20 percent cut - Relatives who provide care are focus
Cuts to medical assistance reimbursement rates, made behind closed doors during the 2011 Minnesota Legislature’s July special session are at the center of a lawsuit against the State of Minnesota.…
State Shuts Down
Minnesotans with disabilities and many of the services they rely faced an uncertain future when state government shut down July 1. While some key state agencies and functions continued, others…