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Group Contests Michigan Medicaid Tax on Health BenefitsStarting Jan. 1, 2012, Michigan will start charging a tax each time an insured person has health benefits claim. The tax is being collected to fund Medicaid. However, the Self-Insurance Institute of America says that collecting that tax is illegal.
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Hickenlooper Threatens Deeper Cuts to Colorado Public EducationMedicaid services, property tax breaks for senior citizens and public education all up for discussion in the state's next big budget clash.
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ADAPT Delivers Letter to President ObamaWhen President Barack Obama visited Denver, Colorado on September 27, 2011, ADAPT was there with an important message for him. -
Obama Medicaid Plan Leaves Throngs with No DoctorDemocrats indeed passed health care legislation without knowing what was in it, that now is a haunting black cloud waiting to rain over the upcoming 2012 elections.
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My Hospital Career: Medicaid Team LeadDescribing my day as a Medicaid team lead at a Hospital.
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Repaying Health Care Provided Through Medicaid from Your EstateStates can make claims against a Medicaid beneficiary's estate to recover the cost of certain health care costs covered by Medicaid, including care in a nursing home. There are protections for surviving spouses and children.
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Project Veritas Medicaid Fraud ComparisonProject Veritas undercover journalists have proven themselves to be a champion for truth, justice and the American taxpayer. Shocking undercover videos taken around the country at Medicaid offices highlight systematic abuse and criminal acts by workers.
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N.C., S.C. Medicaid Staff Reaction to VERITAS Expose TroublingProject VERITAS's James O'Keefe has released a second video of visits an operative paid to Medicaid offices in North and South Carolina, this time as a kilt-wearing IRA gunrunner. The reactions of the caseworkers are fascinating to say the least.
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Undercover Journalists Reveal Misdeeds of Ohio Medicaid WorkersThe undercover video by the Veritas Project is upsetting to say the least, Multiple women working in Ohio Medicaid county offices not only turn a blind eye to criminals applying for tax payer aid, but offer tips for getting around the rules.
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Project VERITAS Operatives Expose Medicaid Fraud in OhioJames O'Keefe, the head of Project VERITAS who has used the hidden camera as a weapon of mass destruction, has struck again. The latest video involved various Medicaid offices in Ohio and a pair of gentlemen pretending to be Russian drug dealers.
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Lillie's Family is Asking for a Reprieve, Let Her Stay Until Her Medicaid Kicks InCare doesn't come cheap and nursing-home costs can vaporize an elderly parent's life savings and what happens when your money runs out? Can you be evicted? -
States Allowed to Extend Medicaid Protections to Same-Sex CouplesThe Obama administration issued a letter Friday to State Medicaid Directors urging the group to use "flexibility" when determining the rights of same-sex couples regarding liens , transfers of assets, and estate recovery. -
Medicaid Therapy for Mental HealthThis article talks about the difficulties those who have Medicaid encounter when trying to find Mental Health Care.
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Assistance Paying for Dental CareThere are a number of sources of assistance for families that need help paying for dental treatment.
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The 3 Steps to Applying for MedicaidThe Medicaid Application Process in Ohio involves 3 steps. Be prepared, know the steps before you apply!
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Wrong Advice (again) to Shred, Shred, ShredAdvice comes from various experts to shred, shred, shred. And it is wrong, wrong, wrong. Seniors need to keep five years of financial records in case they ever need Medicaid for nursing home or the new home care. -
Despite Unpopularity, Cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Defense Are NecessaryRecent polling shows that Americans are opposed to many of the proposed budget cuts.
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Paul Ryan's Budget Cuts: MedicaidThis article gives a three dimensional view of the effects of Paul Ryan's plans for Medicaid.
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New Medicaid Rx Limits: Risking Lives & Increased CostsIt's not often that I get a piece of mail that literally causes me to curse out loud '" prolifically. Today I got that piece of mail.
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Kill Medicaid and Medicare and You Eliminate Social SecurityIf wealthy financial interests cannot get the revenue that funds Social Security, then no one will. -
What Every Caregiver Should Know About MedicaidThe purpose of this Medicaid Planning Guide is to provide you with an easy to understand guide to Medicaid and how it relates to you the Caregiver and the person you are caring for, who I refer to as the Caregivee.
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How to Get Financial Help for an AbortionWomen may need help paying for an abortion. Several forms of assistance are available to those in need.
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Addressing Health Care Costs at the RootAnother thing that is completely within your control is your ability to plan your estate. That planning may involve the use of irrevocable trusts in order to protect your assets from Medicaid availability.
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Doctor's Offices Turn Away Sick Child Who Has MedicaidSick children who have Medicaid insurance are turned away but those who have Blue Cross & Blue Shield are seen. Children should not be turned away for any reason.
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Why Do I Need to Plan for Medicaid? (Why Can't I Just Give My Assets to My Children?)Medicaid Planning is the key to saving your hard earned money, but is must be done correctly or it could end up costing you big!
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Explore Medicaid Planning Before It's Too LateThe proper Durable Power of Attorney can be the key to ensuring planning flexibility in the future.
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Donald Berwick Out as Head of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesSenate Democrats have abandoned efforts to confirm Donald Berwick, President Obama's controversial pick to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as he is certain not to get the 60 votes needed for confirmation.
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Florida Lawmakers Want to Cut Medicaid: The Negative Effects for PatientsTallahassee lawmakers are planning on cutting Medicaid to all low-income residents who qualify for this health-care program.
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Paul Ryan's Plan: Medicare, Medicaid and Social SecurityA brief description of Paul Ryan's plan including my opinion.
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Medicaid and Food Stamps in South CarolinaMany people with low incomes in South Carolina rely on programs like food stamps and Medicaid. Here's what the programs consist of and how to apply.
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What Seniors Need to Know on the Fifth Birthday of Medicaid Law, Deficit Reduction ActThe law changing rules for Medicaid eligibility is now five years old. What do seniors and families need to know about qualifying for nursing home coverage or the new Medicaid home care?
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Medicaid Law: Does a Living Trust Protect Property from Nursing Home Costs?Trusts have been touted as the ideal solution for New York residents looking for estate planning tools to protect assets from the catastrophic costs of long term care '" but can a living trust actually protect assets under Medicaid law?
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Four Reasons to Hire a Medicaid AttorneyTo address nursing home expenses and the cost of long term care, many senior citizens must turn to Medicaid, the need-based, state and federal program that helps pay for medical costs for those who meet resource and income eligibility
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Guide to Housing Works Community Follow-Up Program for Interns (Pt 3)Pre-screening assessment determines the eligibility of a prospective client to Housing Works, and here in this part of the guide, I advise you on how to conduct it.
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Help! I'm Pregnant and Don't Have Insurance!Are you uninsured and pregnant? You don't have to go without prenatal care. Find out your options here.
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Surviving the Perfect StormA "perfect storm" is an expression that describes an event where a rare combination of circumstances aggravate a situation drastically. (Wikipedia) -
A First Hand Look at Receiving MedicaidMore and more people are finding themselves unemployed and uninsured. If you are a recent college grad, until you find your first job that offers healthcare, tread cautiously.
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How to Apply for Medicaid in MichiganDiscover how to apply for Medicaid in Michigan and how to prepare for completing the application.
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My Personal Nightmare: Incorrect Hospital Billing Leading to CollectionsInsurance is a pain to deal with, however, when the hospital makes an error in billing, that pain can turn into a complete nightmare, as it did for me when the hospital made a mistake while billing my primary and secondary insurances.
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What Services Do Medicaid Lawyers Provide?Medicaid is the federal program that provides healthcare benefits to a wide variety of people including uninsured individuals with low income, pregnant women, certain children and disabled individuals, and senior citizens who need nursing home care.
