Best States for Medicaid Services Ranked

Based on statistics for how well state Medicaid programs serve Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, Arizona was ranked the best in terms of how individuals are served in the community and how well each state treats them. Mississippi was ranked last. The rankings were reported in “The Case for Inclusion 2015″ report by researchers with the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP). The Case for Inclusion is an annual report that measures data and outcomes for the 50 states and the District of Columbia, based on key indicators that include how people with I/DD live and participate in their communities, if they are satisfied with their lives, and how easily the services and supports they need are accessed.

Community-Bound and Breaking Isolation

WOODSTOCK, Ore. -- A year ago Kerry Pinney, a Woodstock resident and Development Coordinator for UCP, was meeting with colleagues at the UCP office near the airport. They began to discuss ways that UCP participants could reduce their isolation, and get out into the community.
How could people with developmental disabilities explore different neighborhoods, and connect with businesses? Slowly the idea for a program evolved. The program would be called "Neighborhood Waves" — the name implying friendliness between businesses and people with disabilities.

Vermont Ranks No. 1 in Medicaid Services

Vermont offers the best Medicaid services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while Mississippi provides the worst, according to an annual ranking released Thursday.
The 50-state analysis from United Cerebral Palsy compares services offered across the country, giving preference to states where more individuals are served in the community as opposed to institutions.

Vermont Tops 50-State Ranking of Medicaid Services for People with Developmental Disabilities

Vermont provides the highest quality Medicaid services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while Mississippi provides the worst, according to a United Cerebral Palsy analysis released Wednesday.
The states with the best services are Vermont, Arizona and Alaska. Meanwhile Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi round out the bottom of the list of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. (Find out where your state stands >>)
The full report titled “The Case for Inclusion 2009″ can be found by clicking here.