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April 29, 2024
Families raise concerns on attendant care issue, present recommendations to governor
With about two months left before a significant change to a Medicaid program for medically complex individuals, some families say the Family and Social Services Administration has failed to communicate with caregivers and other stakeholders. A grassroots organization of family caregivers met with the governor and FSSA to express its concerns with the change.
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FSSA lays out providers, tier-system transition from attendant care to Structured Family Caregiving
Family caregivers of medically complex children will soon no longer be able to provide attendant care, meaning they have to transition to other Medicaid programs. The Family and Social Services Administration provided updates this week on one of the main programs families can shift to in July.
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Prosecutor's office announces increased enforcement for fentanyl dealers linked to overdose deaths
The Marion County Prosecutor’s office announced three charges this week for dealing controlled substances that resulted in death. Officials say they intend to file more of these charges to deter dealers.
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Judge strikes down state law banning help for minors with abortion access in other states
A federal court this week permanently struck down a state law that tried to ban people from telling minors about other states abortion laws without parental consent.
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