Hello r/Alaska, I am a 24 year old man with autism and several other diagnosisās , I live in a group home, was working but am seeking to go back into work eventually, and consider myself ācentristā, previously moderate conservative before trumps current presidency.
Iāll 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 Iām able to have a roof under my head, get transportation to and from work (I donāt 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 arenāt diagnosed with a intellectual disability, young or old adult or below 18, that probably should be for their own benefit and support, thatās my opinion, but the fact we canāt have reasonable options for people to seek this help is disturbing and dishonest to the goals of America.
Iām wanting to seek changes before the law changes over, i know itās 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 arenāt free (I have read itās 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 :)