Six Georgians suffering from serious mental or developmental disabilities sued the state Thursday over the loss of benefits that have allowed them to live in homes instead of institutions.
The six people, with illnesses ranging from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mental retardation and traumatic brain injury, have been living with family or in personal care homes.
A state program called SOURCE -- Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment -- has helped cover the cost of caring for the people, who need close oversight. All six have lost benefits, or have been told they will lose them, because the state now allows only people with physical disabilities to be a part of the program, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court.
The Georgia Department of Community Health, which administers the program, declined to comment Thursday on the allegations, saying it was not yet aware of the suit.
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