By cutting Medicaid, Andy Barr has turned his back on some of our most vulnerable Kentuckians. And, despite being in Washington for over a decade, Andy Barr has no record of standing up for vulnerable Kentuckians.
On day one, I would commit to:
- Expanding Medicaid's Home and Community-Based Services to provide support for Kentuckians with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities;
- Opposing Medicaid cuts that threaten specialized medical, dental, and community providers relied upon by disabled Kentuckians;
- Providing targeted federal grants to raise wages for direct support professionals (DSPs) who provide care and support to disabled Kentuckians, resolving staff shortages that limit care access.
- Modernizing SSI/SSDI Limits to put more money in the hands of families caring for disabled Kentuckians and complement programs like STABLE Kentucky.
- Restoring education grants cut by the Trump Administration for specialized student learning and transition programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Expanding support for employers and training providers that offer vocational rehabilitation and competitive integrated employment initiatives to close the employment gap for Kentuckians with disabilities.
