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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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Category Archives: Health Care
2013 Transition Rights to Medications Under Part D
2013 Transition Rights to Medications Under Medicare Part D Transition Policy: A Critical Protection. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that sponsors of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans provide beneficiaries with access to transition supplies of … Continue reading
The Importance of Health Care Access Among Hispanic Older Adults
December 13, 2012 Statement for Capitol Hill Briefing “The Importance of Health Care Access Among Hispanic Older Adults” Fay Gordon, Staff Attorney Hello, thank you for inviting the National Senior Citizens Law Center to participate in this timely and important … Continue reading
Posted in Language Access, Medicare
Tagged Affordable Care Act, Language Access, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part D
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Over 100 Ask MMCO for Ombudsman in Duals Demonstration Projects
An impressive list of 103 organizations joined a sign-on letter that NSCLC and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare drafted that urges the Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Office at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services to ensure … Continue reading
Table Helps Calculate Medicaid Eligibility Under Pickle Amendment
(11/15/12) The Social Security Administration recently announced its cost of living adjustment for Social Security and SSI benefits effective January 1. This adjustment affects the calculation of Pickle Amendment eligibility for Medicaid in 2013. This paper and the tables contained … Continue reading
Posted in Medicaid, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income
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CMS Approves New York Transfer of Medicaid LTSS into Managed Care
On August 31, 2012, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) agreed to amend both of its managed care demonstrations to include long-term services and supports (LTSS) on a mandatory basis. As part of the approval, CMS amended the … Continue reading
Posted in Dual Eligibles, Reports
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Advocates Guide: Medicaid Long Term Services & Supports 101: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges
The guide offers advocates a primer on the law that impacts Medicaid-funded home and community-based services. It highlights key resources and tools to use when advocating to expand and preserve Medicaid coverage of critical LTSS services.
Posted in Home & Community Based Services, Reports
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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
Posted in Home & Community Based Services
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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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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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