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States not required to give community-based care for those with disabilities: DOJ opinion
The Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion stating states are not legally required to provide community or home-based care for mentally disabled patients. This contradicts previous expectations about integrating individuals with disabilities into community settings.
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