Budget Deficit and the Cliff: What's at risk
December 11, 2012
The deadline for Congress to pass a deficit reduction package is looming. If they do not agree on a plan by January the U.S.Read More
Medicaid
Everyone’s talking Medicaid expansion: Why should we care?
December 02, 2012
When the Affordable Care Act became law it included a provision to expand Medicaid up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($31,800/year for a family of four in MO). Currently eligibility forRead More
AN UPDATE ON MOHEALTNET’S COVERAGE OF ADULT INCONTINENCE SUPPLIES
March 26, 2012
On June 24th, a federal district court in Missouri ruled that all adult Missouri Medicaid recipients can obtain medically necessary incontinence briefs. The Court granted the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment and permanently enjoined the State from adhering to its policy of categorizing these supplies as “personal hygiene” items.
Read MoreTaking Away Health Care Considered Fair Game
March 26, 2012
There is a Missouri budget proposal on the table for 2013 which aims to cut off Medicaid health coverage to nearly 3000 individuals who receive Supplemental Aid to the Blind. "It is completely inconsistent with how we treat any other disability in the state," says Rep. Silvey (Kansas City)). "All we are doing is going to do is put them on a level playing field with anyone else with a disability."
Read MoreWhat Does Our State Spending Say About Our Values?
March 26, 2012
Often when we hear talk about the state creating a balanced budget, we hear comments like “we have to balance our personal budgets, so why shouldn’t the state be held to the same standard.” I say, fair enough. It just makes me wonder. What are our state values?
Read MoreWhy should we be concerned about Medicaid?
March 26, 2012
As we wrap up the Missouri legislative session, our attention switches to the Federal government . . . in particular the Federal deficit. Over the next couple of months we will be hearing a lot about the Federal budget, the debt ceiling, and cuts to discretionary funding. Medicaid will be getting a lot of attention.
Read MoreSave Medicaid for People with Disabilities
March 26, 2012
Vice President Biden's budget team has three negotiation meetings scheduled this week behind closed doors. Many topics will be discussed including Medicaid. Both the House and Senate are in session this week, and we expect the debate about how to reduce the deficit to be front and center.
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