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In his new budget, Gov. Tim Walz recommends restraining growth in the state’s disability waiver program — one of the best ...

Autism Awareness Campaign Comes to Minnesota “Biggest Loser” Couple Brings Message of Hope for Children with Autism By Terri O. Johnson Phil and Amy Parham feel they’re on the most important mission ...

A House committee approved legislation that would bolster existing programs to divert people away from more expensive ...

Follow live updates and news coverage of the Senate confirmation hearing for RFK Jr. Stay up to date with real-time developments on key moments and outcomes for Trump’s nominee for health secretary.

In the last three weeks alone, since President Trump took office, there have been significant changes in the healthcare ...

autism. Frankie Moldoveanu was diagnosed as a toddler and has received a variety of assistance over the years through the Michelle P. Waiver, a program through Kentucky Medicaid. It provides help ...

Child care wait lists. Medicaid caps. Local health department funding. Indiana’s Gov. Mike Braun has asked that the state’s ...