current changes to medicaid?
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Representatives passed and President Bush praised (and vowed to sign) a budget package that will reduce Medicaid spending by $4.7 billion over five years, largely through increased co-payments and premiums and reduced benefits. A report this week from Georgetown's Health Policy Institute found that the Medicaid provisions in the budget would (1) undo the guarantee that children in Medicaid will be provided medically necessary services, (2) permit states to charge families substantial new costs that many would not be able to afford, and (3) require states to impose new and unnecessary paperwork on eligible children.So, if you have very high prescription drug needs, then you will pay $3,600 a year, plus 5% more on the drugs after that, plus your premiums, which will be over $600. So it will be over $4,200 for prescription drugs only, if you have coverage and use many drugs.\n\nAdd that amount to the other premiums and co-pays of regular Medicare and it will take most of the Social Security check. Some estimate $200,000 for medical costs after retirement each and for a couple, I suppose, that could be double. Unless a couple get a discount. Most elderly Americans are proud, hardworking people and they shouldn't have to be put into poverty to pay their medical bills.  The drug companies get a lot of their research done at colleges and it is paid for with taxpayer money. The elderly should get a better deal. We should all get a better deal.
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Yes, and I hope something is done about universal health care for everyone and it should be priced according to a percentage of income. High time we have some changes in America.
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These programs are offered by the state that you live in.  Since you did not indicate your state, you can visit the link below, which takes you to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. \n\nIn section 1 click on your state, and in section 2 click on "State Medical Assistance Office," leaving the rest of the sections blank. This will display the Medicaid office for your state, which should be able to advise you on all available health insurance programs and eligibility requirements (including Medicaid and/or CHIP).
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Usually Parts A and B are good enough but with the new part D that can get confusing. I work with medicare health claims, and i would suggest not getting a medicare HMO.
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They will go back 3 years because of so many people getting rid of their homes and savings to be able to get Medicaid.  If she transferred the home and all the 'stuff' to you less than 3 years ago, you stand to lose everything.\n\nTo get Medicaid you can have a house, a car and $2000 in the bank and nothing more outside of social security income.
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Florida Medicaid will not pay for out-of-state labwork.\n\nSorry.
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http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/erisa.htm
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Call your provider and they can walk you through the changes you want done.  They helped me.
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well since there is a new drug coverage,my husband also qualified for the financial subsidary.i guess it may differ,each state,and plan,but he only has to pay $2.oo for genericand $5.00 for name brand,no higher than $5.00.also he doesnt have to pay any deductables.i would check with medicare and see if you qualify for assistance.they can tell you more.good luck =)
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Medicare is a health insurance program for the elderly and disabled in the USA. It was first passed on July 30, 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as amendments to Social Security legislation.\n\nMedi-Cal would be the state of California version of Medicaid. Medicaid in the United States is a program managed by the states and funded jointly by the states and federal government to provide health insurance for individuals and families with low incomes and resources. Medicaid is the largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for people with limited income. Among the groups of people served by Medicaid are eligible low-income parents, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
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yes there are ... i just moved from there... what you need to do is go online and look at the home page of medicaid.. type in ur city and ur state... if you don't have a computer call the 1800 on medicaid.
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Yes.  However, you may find that many states have a program for medical assistance to poor families which goes by a different name than "medicaid".  You should call your state department of health and human services to check.
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You may be covered by Medicaid if you have high medical bills, you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or you meet certain income, resource, age, or disability requirements. \n\nThe page linked below shows one state's qualifications. Your state may differ.
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depending on the state you are in, the benefits will continue.  The medicaid usually wont stop for at least 2 years, as long as the parent keeps the renewal appointment with welfare.  As far as the other benefits, they will continue, but in the name of the person that has custody of the child.  Check with your welfare worker for your state's laws.
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Off the top of my head, try housing costs, or the amount of income that goes toward health insurance.  For more ideas, listen to Bush's State of the Union Address in 30 minutes.  For articles, try Googling - better yet, if you have online access to The New York Times (you can get access through your local library), try searching their database for the last 6 months.
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The state of MN is taking your money, along with the fed, and you are paying for senior healthcare and their retirement currently.  Happy yet? ;)
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Im not sure where you are in the world but where I live they have the medicaid program which is available in almost every state in the continental U.S my wife was on it and my son is now they covered all of her necessary medical and his as well hopefully this info helps some please let me know i would appreciate it