Budget cuts, looming deadlines put family caregivers in a ‘complete tailspin’

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 1,117

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Advocates for people with developmental disabilities warn that upcoming rule changes and wage cuts this summer will be detrimental – particularly for those who self-direct their Medicaid services and have family members help with care.

“The entire self-directed community right now is in a complete tailspin and are overwhelmed,” according to Carin Smith of the Concerned Citizens for Self-Direction Advocacy Group. “Stressed, anxiety — they don’t know what they’re going to do.”

Smith’s comments follow …

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