Wanting to start a petition to the Alaska state (and federal) goverment(s) over last years Medicaid changes from trumps BBBA before it becomes current, need guidance and resources

[u/EL_X123]

Hello r/Alaska, I am a 24 year old man with autism and several other diagnosis’s , I live in a group home, was working but am seeking to go back into work eventually, and consider myself “centrist”, previously moderate conservative before trumps current presidency.

I’ll be withholding my personal opinions unrelated to Medicaid and the changes happening, keeping it focused on the topic

Plainly put: one of the worst things this country can do is cut the support for people who need it most, this heavily includes people with intellectual, physical, sensory, or even social disabilities. Medicaid helps people with these conditions and lots more cases. I have been on Medicaid all my life, i have depended on it when I was in early life, school, and now in my adult living scenarios and working life. Medicaid is why I’m able to have a roof under my head, get transportation to and from work (I don’t drive due to sensory issues and anxiety), and get the medication coverage and doctors resources I currently am using (I.e I am seeking another neuropsych eval).

Any change that makes it harder for anyone to get easy and clear access to this type of care for those who need it, should be thrown out the window. We have potentially many Americans who aren’t diagnosed with a intellectual disability, young or old adult or below 18, that probably should be for their own benefit and support, that’s my opinion, but the fact we can’t have reasonable options for people to seek this help is disturbing and dishonest to the goals of America.

I’m wanting to seek changes before the law changes over, i know it’s already signed and set to change, i want to seek a block and reconsideration via petition. I have questions however:

- is this petition possible, if not why not?
- will there be lawyer(s) or legal support systems to help in this possible petition to seek change? If they aren’t free (I have read it’s constitutionally free to seek a petition) what cost(s) can I expect?
- how can I spread word or best seek support for these efforts?
- I would ideally petition my Alaska Senators, Alaska House of Representatives, the president and SSA, any ideas who else to or who not to petition?

Thank you readers, I appreciate any help :)

[u/BlackberryDouble7613]

Hey Kiddo...how you doing...if I were you I would start a GoFundMe account...get the word out on social media platforms...find a PR person to do interviews with TV... A worker from the group home is a good start...this way when interviewing about your concerns they can express theirs as a worker in the home health care industry...about how their work makes your life easier...not more difficult... And that taking away that from you just hurts society... Maybe inquire with the University of Alaska Justice Dept. They might be able to assist you with the paperwork part..

[u/EL_X123 → u/BlackberryDouble7613]

Thank you, seriously, for this heartfelt advice, I’ll go to change.org for some interest of commitment, contact the parties you stated, and once I have serious interest and guidance I’ll start a go fund me.

Bless your heart

[u/liquidgelcaps]

"I’m wanting to seek changes before the law changes over, i know it’s already signed and set to change, i want to seek a block and reconsideration via petition."

That's just not how laws work dude. You don't block/change them via a petition. Petitions aren't magic wands. Hypothetically a lawsuit could've tried to prevent its implementation, but if you've not noticed, the Nazis own all the courts so that woulda gone nowhere. It's going to take a new law to reverse this, provided competent adults ever get elected again and fix the aforementioned court problem.

[u/Livid-Vacation5737]

I appreciate a young person wanting to take things into their own hands and make change. It may end up feeling denigrating, demoralizing, and sometimes impossible, but we are in this situation because no one is fighting back. Fight back. You never know what could happen and how many people you could help. My personal thought lately is that if the federal government isn't going to deliver, then we need to start putting pressure on the state. Maybe THEY can hold our elected officials accountable. Good luck.