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."
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People with disabilities are frequent users of health care and need a wide range of health services, durable medical equipment and in-home services. MO HealthNet plays an important role for people with disabilities by providing access to a range of health care and services not covered by private insurance or Medicare, such as transportation and attendant services.
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MO HealthNet creates healthier, more productive communities when people with disabilities and seniors can access necessary health services to manage their health and maintain their independence. People with disabilities and seniors will soon be facing more barriers to MO HealthNet services as Missouri implements stricter spenddown rules.
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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.
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