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Resolutions Adopted at the
67th Annual Conference of Mayors
New Orleans, Louisiana
June 11-15, 1999 |
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUPPORT OF EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS WITH
DISABILITIES
WHEREAS, working-aged people with disabilities have the highest unemployment rate
in the nation--74 percent; and
WHEREAS, one of the major obstacles to employment for people with disabilities
is the inability to retain healthcare benefits; and
WHEREAS, as part of last year's Balanced Budget Act, a new state option was
added to the Medicaid program to allow people with disabilities who return to work to
purchase Medicaid coverage as their earnings increase,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The U.S. Conference of Mayors supports full
funding of the Work Incentives Improvement Act, which would improve access to healthcare:
expanding states' ability to provide a Medicaid buy-in to people with disabilities who
return to work; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The U.S. Conference of Mayors supports the
President’s proposal for a $1,000 tax credit for work-related expenses for people
with disabilities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The U.S. Conference of Mayors urges Congress to
approve legislation providing improved access to and additional funding for assistive
technology to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and enhance their
ability to participate in the workplace.
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