Two distinct narratives are at war in a controversy over whether North Carolina should cut as much as $100 million over two years from in-home care for older and disabled people. Called personal care services, the program cost the state more than $300 million in the budget year that just ended. It brings aides into the homes of about 50,000 low-income and disabled people who need help for medical reasons with at least two essential daily activities, such as bathing or eating. Read more here …
Proposed care cuts prompt fight – Raleigh News & Observer
July 6, 2009
