Kaitlyn McCormack

Joanne Karagnara never imagined she’d be sharing her story of domestic violence, but at Springhill Baptist Church Saturday afternoon, she was a living inspiration to a room full of women.

SB 391, which passed in 2023, allows parents and caregivers of children with chronic and complex medical needs to be paid a salary to care for that child. However, it is almost impossible for a parent to be enrolled in the program without losing their Medicaid eligibility, linked to the new income.