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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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Statement on President Obama’s Support of Same Sex Marriage
NSCLC applauds President Barack Obama for his position in support of same sex marriage. For many low-income older Americans, many of the rights enjoyed by heterosexual couples prevent the impoverishment of a spouse when death or illness strikes.
Posted in Alerts, Income Network Alert
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Social Security is Not in Crisis
(April 2012) Social Security is hugely popular, and the nation’s most successful social program, but many young adults believe it won’t be there for them. But, Social Security is not out of money or in serious trouble as recent headlines … Continue reading
Posted in Viewpoint
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California Approved Poor Performing Health Plans for Care of Dual Eligibles
NSCLC released a special report today entitled “Assessing the Quality of California Dual Eligible Demonstration Health Plans” that raises concern about the eight health plans the state has selected to handle the care of low income older adults and people with disabilities in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and San Mateo Counties.
Posted in Alerts, CA Health Network Alert
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Comments: Proposed USDA Guidance on Language Access
(5/2/12) NSCLC and the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum developed model comments commending the USDA for its efforts and proposing recommendations to implement the guidance on its plan to provide meaningful access to language assistance services for individuals with … Continue reading
Posted in Income Disparities
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CMS Releases Community First Choice Final Regulations; But Seeks More Input on When Housing is “Community-Based”
As it continues implementation of the Affordable Care Act, CMS has released final regulations for the Community First Choice option (CFC). CFC provides an incentive for state Medicaid programs to offer more extensive home and community-based services: specifically, CFC increases the federal Medicaid match by six percent for HCBS that meet CFC standards.
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CMS Releases Community First Choice Final Regulations; Seeks More Input on When Housing Is “Community-Base”
As it continues implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released final regulations for the Community First Choice option (CFC). CFC provides an incentive for state Medicaid programs to offer more extensive … Continue reading
Posted in Home & Community Based Services
Tagged Home and Community-based Services, Medicaid
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Court Restores Social Security Benefits to 140,000; Victims May Recover as Much as $1 Billion
As many as 140,000 Americans nationwide will get their Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits restored as a result of Clark v. Astrue. The benefits in question date back to October 2006 and may total $1 billion.
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Maryland Is Second State Approved for Medicaid’s Balancing Incentive Payments Program
Maryland is the second state to receive federal approval under the Balancing Incentive Payments Program (BIPP) to shift state Medicaid spending towards community-based care.
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Maryland Is Second State Approved for Medicaid’s Balancing Incentive Payments Program
Maryland is the second state to receive federal approval under the Balancing Incentive Payments Program (BIPP) to shift state Medicaid spending towards community-based care. Beginning this April, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will provide Maryland with over $106 … Continue reading
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NSCLC Supports Rebuild America Act
In a letter to Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), chair of the Committee on Health, Education , Labor and Pensions, NSCLC strongly endorsed the Rebuild America Act. NSCLC praised the Act’s inclusion of a provision that ensures that beneficiaries who receive … Continue reading
Posted in Social Security, Supplemental Security Income
Tagged Chained CPI, Social Security
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