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API Legal Outreach News
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Advancing Equity: Navigating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, fostering understanding, and advocating for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. As legal professionals, social workers, and case managers, we...
Supported Decision Making vs. Conservatorship in California
Introduction: In California, individuals with disabilities or incapacities may require assistance in making decisions regarding their personal affairs, health care, and finances. The state recognizes two primary mechanisms to support individuals in decision making:...
SSI Benefits May Be Getting a Boost. Here’s What You Need to Know
Navigating the intricate landscape of Social Security benefits, particularly the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, often presents significant challenges for individuals and families facing financial hardships. Against this backdrop, the recent introduction...
Meet Dan, newly naturalized American citizen and another APILO success story
This is my client Dan. Dan and his family called us at APILO after many rounds of rejections from both private immigration attorneys and other nonprofits who wouldn’t take his case because it was too complex or they would take it only if Dan would pay them a $10,000...
Empowering Seniors: Medicare Prescription Drug Cost Protections of 2024
In a significant step towards addressing the escalating concerns surrounding healthcare affordability, 2024 brings forth a wave of new protections for Medicare beneficiaries in the realm of prescription drug costs. These advancements mark a crucial milestone in...
Advisory: California Department of Public Health Highlights Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations
In a recent communication from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the state agency emphasized the stringent regulations governing Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) with regards to resident rights, admission requirements, and transfer and discharge...
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