ICF/IID Archives - Saving Wrentham and Hogan Alliance, Inc.

May 15, 2026May 18, 2026Disability Policy, Understanding the System

Why 1915(c) Waivers Fail Medically Complex and Aging Individuals and Why the Closure of Wrentham and Hogan Would Be Devastating

For decades, Home‑ and Community‑Based Services (HCBS) waivers under §1915(c) of the Social Security Act have been promoted as the default service […]

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Legislation, Uncategorized

A Quiet but Meaningful Victory for Choice and High‑Acuity Care

Some victories don’t show up in the final vote tally. They show up in who stood with us. This year’s legislative push […]

April 10, 2026April 10, 2026Disability Policy

Intentional Communities vs. ICF/IID: Why the Distinction Matters

Intentional communities and ICF/IID aren’t interchangeable. One is a housing model under HCBS; the other is a federally regulated clinical level of care. Understanding the difference is essential for Massachusetts families and policymakers—because real choice requires accurate information and a full continuum of supports.

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026Disability Policy

Could My Autistic or Intellectually Disabled Loved One Be Arrested in Massachusetts?

Many Massachusetts families are facing a reality they never expected: when an adult with high-acuity autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) […]

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026Disability Policy, History, Lawsuits

Hutchinson v. Patrick: When Massachusetts Failed Adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) — And What It Reveals About the System as a Whole

MA IDD Lawsuit Series: Part 4 Hutchinson v. Patrick revealed a simple but devastating truth: when Massachusetts lacks the services people need, […]

February 20, 2026March 4, 2026Disability Policy, History, Lawsuits

Tag: ICF/IID

Why 1915(c) Waivers Fail Medically Complex and Aging Individuals and Why the Closure of Wrentham and Hogan Would Be Devastating

A Quiet but Meaningful Victory for Choice and High‑Acuity Care

Intentional Communities vs. ICF/IID: Why the Distinction Matters

Could My Autistic or Intellectually Disabled Loved One Be Arrested in Massachusetts?

Hutchinson v. Patrick: When Massachusetts Failed Adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) — And What It Reveals About the System as a Whole

Families Rarely Hear About ICF/IID Care in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Home and Community‑Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule Issues