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Governor Christie Proposes FY’ 11 Budget

Governor Christie today proposed his FY 2011 budget today.  The budget includes some good news for people with developmental disabilities as well as some concerns. Below is some basic information and a link to more specificity about the budget.  The good news is:  1) there are no co-pays for acute care Medicaid services (although there are co-pays for [Read more... ]

ABCD Testifies at Assembly Leadership Committee

ABCD was pleased to be provided the opportunity to testify on February 2, 2010 before the Assembly Bi-Partisan Leadership Committee on ideas to fix and improve the State’s operations.  ABCD focused its testimony on: Proposals to assist providers hurt by the recession; Maintaining comprehensive Medicaid benefits, including ensuring no Medicaid co-pays; Proposal for receiving a Supplemental Rebate for Medicaid; [Read more... ]

ABCD Newletter February 2010

Here’s the latest edition of our Newsletter, ABCD News.  Inside you will find stories on: ABCD’s perspective on New Jersey’s transtion to a new administration, The agency’s upcoming 15-year anniversary celebration, LADACIN Network’s proposed expansion, The recent redesign of ABCD’s website, and much more. Click here for the newsletter.

Your Advocacy Worked: No Cuts to Services for People with Developmental Disabilities

There is good news for people with developmental disabilities.  The Governor has announced his mid-year budget cuts and there are no cuts to community services for people with developmental disabilities.    The Governor has provided a number of changes to make up the funding shortfall.  However,  there are no cuts to community services to people with developmental disabilities [Read more... ]

Governor’s FY 2008 Budget Proposed

On February 22, 2007, Governor Corzine proposed his FY 2008 budget. The budget includes a 2% cost of providing care increase, effective in January 2008, $10 million in additional funds for the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and proposes co-pays for prescription drugs for Medicaid beneficiaries. For more information on the budget click Governor Corzine’s Proposed FY [Read more... ]