So much info to process, the Badass is gonna break it down for you! Even I was super overwhelmed with all the information coming down from HCPF. Hours of reading, linking and roller coaster of feelings .Since I am a recovering teacher, meaning I am always gonna be educating, this is my attempt to simplify and put all links to the source, HCPF, in one newsletter. Then the advocate in me offers you some ways to share your story and voice to make them see and them hear the impacted people!!! Big...
12 days ago • 16 min read
INFO SESSION SIGN-UP ABOUT ROADMAP FOR THE WAIVER JOURNEY My FIVE BADASS MOVES to Transition My 18-year-old Son to Adulthood Is your disabled child around 18 years old and transitioning to adulthood? There are many things you need to plan, including guardianship, education, waiver transitions and more. You can learn from the FIVE BADASS MOVES I'm making right now for my own disabled son, James, who turns 18 this month in May. There are critical issues you need to be aware of and take care of!...
8 months ago • 3 min read
INFO SESSION SIGN-UP ABOUT ROADMAP FOR THE WAIVER JOURNEY New to NDC? If you don't know what waivers are, read on! if you're new to our community and you're not familiar with Medicaid waivers, you're probably wondering what all the fuss is about! So for our newbies, we're going back to basics this month. If you're already a waiver expert, skip to the next article! A Medicaid waiver enables disabled people and their families to qualify for Medicaid benefits by ‘waiving,’ or bypassing,...
10 months ago • 5 min read
INFO SESSION SIGN-UP ABOUT ROADMAP FOR THE WAIVER JOURNEY Here's how disabled working adults can earn MORE income, and still KEEP their Medicaid coverage! If you’re a disabled working adult, or you're the parent or caretaker, there is often a fear that the disabled worker will at some point start earning too much money, and will then be disqualified from being able to get Medicaid medical insurance, or will be dropped from existing Medicaid coverage. It's critical that you learn about the...
11 months ago • 2 min read
February 2025 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader. Our community is fearful as we face the brink of massive federal cuts to Medicaid. The only way to prevent or reduce this negligent 'slash and burn' agenda is to SPEAK UP NOW. I've spent my career being an outspoken advocate for the disabled. But my voice is not enough. We need EVERYBODY to send messages to legislators and support activities intended to reverse their harsh stance on cuts that will negatively impact millions of people. To learn...
11 months ago • 9 min read
January 2025 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! Happy New Year to all of our program members, NDC Community members and followers! Last month, I detailed the major changes coming to Colorado Medicaid in 2025. This month, I'm continuing my education rampage by highlighting the big things that could impact waiver enrollees. To ask questions in real time with me, sign up for our upcoming Online Info Session, Wednesday, February 5th at 7pm where I enlighten our followers on everything they need to...
12 months ago • 6 min read
December 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! As a self-described policy wonk for the disabled, I've been monitoring the big Colorado Medicaid changes coming in 2025 - read below to get my Badass insights and stay informed as these changes may impact your family. Want to access your Badass live in person? Sign up for our upcoming Online Info Session, Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm where I cover waiver basics and then open it up for your questions! The team at NDC wishes you the very MERRIEST...
about 1 year ago • 9 min read
November 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! If you take care of your disabled loved one, did you know that a waiver might allow you to get paid for the care you're already providing? This can be a big boost for your annual income! Read on for steps and details! if you want more info, sign up for our upcoming Online Info Session, Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm for a deeper dive into waivers. And if you're a paid caregiving seeking new job opportunities, or a family seeking care, be sure to...
about 1 year ago • 11 min read
October 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! First off, congratulations to the newest members of our NDC family! This month, we kicked off the inaugural 'class' of members who enrolled in our transformational new program, Roadmap for the Waiver Journey. They are now on the road to unWAIVERING 😜 success in creating the BEST life for their disabled loved one and entire family! This month, I dive into various disability funding sources and explain why waivers are ultimately the best choice. if...
over 1 year ago • 8 min read