When these cuts roll down onto the states though, the PCA as well as other flexible programming will be under threat. The PCA, which allows people with disabilities to stay in their homes they do not have to stay in expensive institutions, may come on to the chopping block. Ethan's and Willis's family never thought that they would depend on MassHealth, nor did they seek to, nor did they want or ask for a handout. (02:10–02:19)
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Asserts that the Personal Care Attendant program, which helps people with disabilities stay at home, is at risk.
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