Building Choice into Long Term Care

Building Choice into Long Term Care
In the past, fate has dictated the passing of life in what are euphemistically called "nursing homes". But there is no longer a need for such a fate, if we are willing to work to change the rules.

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Friday, March 31, 2006

Idaho Gov. Signs Bill Allowing Disabled Medicaid Beneficiaries To Work While Receiving Benefits. Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne (R) on Thursday signed a bill (HB 664) into law that allows Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities to earn money and still qualify for coverage they would have lost under previous regulations, the Idaho Statesman reports (Idaho Statesman, 3/24). The bill, which was passed by the Legislature earlier this month, allows Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities to work or increase their hours and pay premiums on a sliding scale, rather than lose coverage entirely (Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, 3/16)... click link for more info. [Medical News Today RSS/XML Feed]
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AHCA & NCAL Backing U.S. Rep. Peter King's Effort To Ensure Nation's Most Vulnerable Seniors Protected During DRA Implementation Period. The American Health Care Association (AHCA) and the National Center For Assisted Living (NCAL) today praised the effort by U.S. Rep. Peter King (R-NY) to protect the nation's most vulnerable frail, elderly and disabled seniors as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proceeds to implement regulations pertaining to the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA), and the need for special consideration of cost sharing and hardship exemptions within the regulatory framework... click link for more info. [Seniors/Aging News From Medical News Today]
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Republican Moderates Likely To Challenge House Budget Resolution Without Increased Spending For Health, Education Programs. Rep. Michael Castle (R-Del.) on Tuesday said that he will lead an effort by moderate Republicans to defeat the fiscal year 2007 House budget resolution unless House leaders agree to increase discretionary spending for health and education programs, CQ Today reports. The House Budget Committee likely will approve the budget resolution on Wednesday, with a full House vote scheduled for next week (Dennis [1], CQ Today, 3/28)... click link for more info. [Medical News Today RSS/XML Feed]
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