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State agencies warn of potential federal cuts to Medicaid programs and civil‑rights protections that could affect developmental services
Summary
Officials told the subcommittee they are monitoring congressional budget actions, possible reorganization of the Department of Education, threats to Section 504, and risks from lack of reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act.
Department witnesses warned the committee about multiple federal developments that could reduce funding or protections for Californians with disabilities and increase demands on state services.
The Department of Developmental Services told the committee it is tracking federal budget negotiations that could impose deep cuts to Medicaid and Medicare; federal budget guidance cited to committees suggested target reductions of $250 billion–$300 billion for those programs, DDS said, and the…
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