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Kaiser Health News Long Term Care Ombudsmen Face Challenges to Independence (1-27-2013) NSCLC Directing Attorney Eric Carlson says that ombudsman programs outside of state governments are less subject to political pressure
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Corazon, 72, came close to losing her adult day health care benefits because of a problem with managed care related to needed heart surgery…. Read More.
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Medicare Benefits Restored Because of Clark v. Astrue
Thanks to the efforts of NSCLC, class members in the Clark v. Astrue case who lost their Medicare Part B benefits when their Social Security benefits were stopped and they could no longer pay the premium will be able to have … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Social Security!
Seventy-seven years ago on August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Of all presidential actions in the 20th century, this is the one that has the greatest impact on most Americans today.
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HHS Inspector General Finds Weaknesses in Federal Monitoring of HCBS Quality
(August 2012) A report released by the HHS Inspector General has revealed that seven out of twenty-five states did not have adequate systems to ensure quality of care provided to home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare … Continue reading
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Five Reasons SCOTUS Decision Is Good for Seniors
The recent good news from the Supreme Court offers attorneys an opportunity to reevaluate what the Affordable Care Act offers clients, and how it will improve the health and long-term care of low-income seniors. Read More.
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Happy Birthday Social Security and Medicare!
(July 2012) Social Security is 77 years old this month and Medicare just turned 47. Celebrate their birthdays, but also recognize that both programs are under siege. The two programs are jointly responsible for providing basic economic security and quality … Continue reading
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NSCLC Advocates for Improved Nursing Home Standards, Including Protections for LGBT Residents
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently indicated that it is reviewing federal nursing home regulations for potential changes. This is significant news, as the federal regulations have been relatively stable since their initial adoption in the 1990’s. … Continue reading
Webinar – Dual Eligible Demonstrations: A Critical Moment
August 22, 2012 Webinar. Twenty-six states have submitted proposals to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to integrate the delivery and financing of services for people that qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligibles). CMS is in … Continue reading
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Court’s Medicaid Limit Threatens Millions
(June 2012) The care of 3.3 million uninsured young seniors is now dangerously threatened by the Supreme Court’s decision to narrow the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The decision also raises questions about the future care … Continue reading
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NSCLC Comments on State Plan HCBS Benefit
(7/3/2012) NSCLC comments on proposed federal regulations to define when Medicaid home and community-based (HCBS) funding can be used and when, on the other hand, a setting is excessively institutional. NSCLC advocates for strong consumer protections, including requirements for single-occupancy rooms, … Continue reading
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Administration for Community Living Webinar: Managed LTSS: Engaging in the Stakeholder Process
Part 2 Tuesday, July 24, 2012 As states develop managed long-term services and supports systems for older adults and individuals with disabilities, it is critical that stakeholders – consumers and professionals alike – provide input during the proposal and implementation … Continue reading
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