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Protecting Disability Rights & Benefits
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We are here to raise awareness and educate the public about threats against the disability community.
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Protecting Disability Rights & Benefits @protectdisability.bsky.social · Dec 6
I should probably introduce myself. Hi. My name is Chaylee. I'm disabled and live with multiple chronic illnesses, chronic pain, as well as a good handful of mental illnesses. I've been on disability since 2016, and I'm scared shitless about the incoming Trump administration.
protectdisability.bsky.social
"Cuts could lead to hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and in some cases early death..."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

www.npr.org/2025/04/14/g...
How cutting Medicaid would affect long-term care and family caregivers
The federal program is the biggest source of money for long-term care for the elderly and disabled. Republican proposals to cut its budget could jeopardize supports family and caregivers rely on.
www.npr.org
April 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"Pharmacy and economics experts said such tariffs could also lead to drug shortages and could even potentially stall research and development."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

abcnews.go.com/Health/trump...
Trump's proposed pharmaceutical tariffs could drive up costs, lead to drug shortages: Experts
Trump recently proposed tariffs on pharmaceutical products. Experts say this could lead to added costs, drug shortages and even a stall in research and development.
abcnews.go.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
protectdisability.bsky.social
... “physicians across the country are outraged that Congress’s proposed spending package locks in a devastating fifth consecutive year of Medicare cuts...”

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

www.ama-assn.org/practice-man...
Medicare pay cuts: How they endanger physician practices
Physician practices are businesses too. Lower pay over two decades increasingly leaves no option other than cut back staff and—in some cases—close.
www.ama-assn.org
March 20, 2025 at 4:38 AM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"The draft of the memo viewed by Axios says the proposed limitations will be 'significant' for those living in rural areas in particular."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

www.axios.com/2025/03/17/s...
Leaked memo: DOGE plots to cut Social Security phone support
Changes could break the system, former officials say.
www.axios.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"Republicans have spent decades trying to reduce the size and scope of the federal government, and many have cheered Musk’s work."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

apnews.com/article/elon...
Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud
Elon Musk says Social Security and other federal benefit programs will be targeted in his hunt for fraudulent spending.
apnews.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:39 AM
protectdisability.bsky.social
A Trump supporting family member just told me they're going to start putting the Covid vaccine in our food. Ugh. I'm so tired of the conspiracy theories. No wonder people voted for Trump. They'll believe anything.
March 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"The uncertainty surrounding coverage in the Medicaid program moving forward ... is a big stressor in the lives of these individuals who depend on the program."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

abcnews.go.com/Health/impac...
Who could be impacted if GOP makes cuts to Medicaid funding?
The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many Americans
abcnews.go.com
February 28, 2025 at 12:37 AM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"The consequences could be significant for millions of the most vulnerable Americans."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

www.propublica.org/article/doge...
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices. The consequences could be signific...
www.propublica.org
February 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"This budget bill will strip healthcare, nutrition services, and education programs from millions of working and middle-class Americans..."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

www.commondreams.org/news/house-r...
'Showing You Exactly Who They're Working For,' GOP Votes to Gut Medicaid for Tax Cuts | Common Dreams
"House Republicans have ignored the demands of their constituents and instead chosen to side with their billionaire donors."
www.commondreams.org
February 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"The White House has suggested that President Donald Trump could be open to altering aspects of Medicare after it updated a statement given to a news outlet on Wednesday."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

www.newsweek.com/white-house-...
White House signals Medicare is not protected, despite Trump promise
This comes after President said in interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity that Medicare and Medicaid would be "untouched."
www.newsweek.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"... Republicans aren’t going to be able to pay for their reconciliation bill at the levels deficit hawks require without targeting a popular safety net program that insures nearly 70 million Americans."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #healthcare

www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
Trump blindsides staff, Congress with conflicting Medicaid messages
Republicans are getting worried about how much they'll have to cut from the popular health safety-net program, and whether the president will protect them from political blowback.
www.politico.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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vacheestfachee.bsky.social
FACT: "There are proposals from Republicans to cut $2.3 trillion from Medicaid."

THIS is what it would do: it would destroy Medicaid. It wouldn't fight inflation. It wouldn't bring anybody's prices down. It would just steal people's healthcare. #HandsOffMyMedicaid
February 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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hairball-redux.bsky.social
I feel like a hostage in my own country.
February 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
protectdisability.bsky.social
The top official at Social Security just stepped down because of Elon Musk. I'm sure this is fine.

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare
February 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
protectdisability.bsky.social
Republicans are proposing a $880 billion cut to Medicaid and a 20% cut to SNAP. They're doing this so Trump can give billions in tax breaks to his wealthy friends.

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare
February 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"Republicans have long sought to rein in Medicaid, which they view as rife with fraud and abuse.“

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

www.cnn.com/2025/02/10/p...
Moving past repealing Obamacare, Republicans still plan major health care cuts | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans may no longer be pushing to wholly repeal Obamacare, but big cuts to the nation’s health system are still on the table.
www.cnn.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"... the White House and Republicans in Congress are considering a menu of options that could add up to $2.3 trillion in potential cuts to Medicaid over the next decade."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Why many Republicans think shrinking Medicaid will make it better
Republicans proposals to change the public health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americans could amount to more than $2 trillion of cuts over the next decade.
www.npr.org
February 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
protectdisability.bsky.social
Question: A family member just told me Trump announced he'll increase Social Security benefits, but I can't find anything on it, so I definitely don't believe it. Any idea what they might be referring to?

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare
February 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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grancracker.bsky.social
$2.3 trillion in cuts to Medicaid are on the table – and if they go through, millions of families will have their coverage ripped away, putting them one medical emergency away from crushing medical debt. We can’t afford these rushed cuts. 
#HandsOffOurMedicaid
February 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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watchyourrepssc.bsky.social
Senator Murphy lays out exactly what is on the line.

"  There was a promise made to finance this tax cut with two trillion dollars of cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. Medicaid, poor kids, poor families, Medicare, seniors in this country."

#HandsOffOurMedicaid
February 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
protectdisability.bsky.social
"Social Security beneficiaries 'have every reason to be alarmed,' according to a statement from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare."

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

www.cnbc.com/2025/02/05/h...
Here's how Musk's access to Treasury system may impact Social Security, other government payments
The new Department of Government Efficiency now has access to a federal system responsible for $6 trillion in annual payments.
www.cnbc.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
protectdisability.bsky.social
Services for disabled Americans, trans youth and refugees feel the squeeze from Trump’s early actions

#disabled #disability #chronicillness #medicaid #medicare #socialsecurity #healthcare

www.cnn.com/2025/02/06/p...
Services for disabled Americans, trans youth and refugees feel the squeeze from Trump’s early actions | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump’s bid to remake the federal government is already affecting some vulnerable populations in the United States, according to nonprofits and health care providers who are grappling...
www.cnn.com
February 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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sethabramson.bsky.social
I know all of us who understand what is happening are experiencing mental health challenges because of that.

The only message of comfort I can offer to this community of readers is this: you are correct.

What you think is happening is really happening, and is just as concerning as you think it is.
February 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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ptswithpower.com
If you've spent time in a #MentalHealth hospital, or as Trump would say "mental institution," this doesn't put you on par with "dangerous criminals," "rapists" and "gang members." Every time Trump groups these all together, it creates more stigma for people with mental health conditions.
#ableism
February 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM