3.25.26 The Situation: Yesterday, the Missouri House passed the state budget, and the debate now moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee. While we appreciate the proposed increase to Medicaid meal reimbursement rates, a dangerous catch remains: a proposed 20% statewide cut to the Senior Services Growth and Development Program (SSGDP) in HB10. Why This Matters: Across Missouri –…
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Proposed 20% cut to Senior Services spark outrage!
JOPLIN: KSNF KODE: Proposed 20% cut to senior services program sparks outrage This news report features interviews with Area Agency on Aging leaders explaining how the 20% cut would specifically impact Meals on Wheels and senior independence in Missouri
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Missouri’s seniors are facing a looming crisis as state legislators debate a proposed 20% funding reduction to the Senior Services Growth & Development Program (SSGDP). While this may appear as a line-item adjustment on a spreadsheet, the real-world consequences for our older neighbors are devastating. The SSGDP is not just a “growth” fund; it is…
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