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This blog series will address topics related to Medicaid Transformation to help answer questions and give you the most current information.

What is Medicaid Transformation?

If you are considering a move to North Carolina, you aren’t alone. According to a recent article in Business Insider, over 70,000 people moved to our state between 2016 and 2017. Job opportunities, stellar universities, and easy access to both the beach and mountains make North Carolina a great place to live.

As I come to the end of my contract with The Arc of North Carolina, I cannot get the phrase “Continue Our Fight” out of my head. I will continue to work alongside all of you to make the world a better place for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over the past month, I have been looking for a positive way to end my contributions to this blog. It’s very natural that I end with a blog post about education and the fight for the best outcome for people with disabilities.

We wanted to let you know about a letter that you should be receiving during late June or early July.

This letter will come from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and it will outline a new process for you to receive your Medicaid medical services. It’s important for the people and families that we serve to understand what this letter means and what you need to do.

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Sophia Weaver. She was known as “Sweet Sophia” and her mom, Natalie Weaver, is a tireless advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.

ACTION ALERT: North Carolinians with Disabilities Need Your Help!

May 9, 2019

Call or email your Senator today and ask them to support the 2019-2020 budget bill that includes funding for residential services for people with disabilities!