The Madden Sisters Don’t Want to Be Institutionalized

The article discusses the potential impact of Medicaid cuts on the ability of disabled Americans, like the Madden sisters, to live independently. Medicaid currently covers the majority of the in-home care that allows these individuals to avoid institutionalization. The article highlights the case of the Madden sisters, who rely on Medicaid-funded in-home care to maintain their independence. They fear that proposed Medicaid cuts could jeopardize their ability to continue living in their own home, potentially forcing them into institutional care, which they strongly oppose. The article emphasizes the importance of Medicaid in providing the necessary support for disabled individuals to live autonomously and the concerns raised by the Madden sisters and others about the potential consequences of Medicaid cuts. It suggests that the loss of this crucial funding could put the independent living of many disabled Americans at risk.