More stories about how the GOP plans to mess with health reform. The NY Times focuses on how the GOP can defund reform efforts.
In a particularly drastic move, Texas considers withdrawing from Medicaid. Texas already has horrible gaps in health care for its uninsureds. This would be a disaster.
The LA Times says the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans are now fully up and running. If you haven't had insurance for 6 months, here's your option. I've heard that they are actually cutting premiums to make these plans even more attractive. Check it out at www.healtcare.gov.
Here's a great story about caregiver support -- the unforgotten, most of the time.
That's it for me for today. Back in full tomorrow. Jennifer
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Texas doesn't have benefits for adults with no children. They want to do this by January of 2011?
ReplyDeleteCan you relink the insurance appeals how-to? I cannot seem to locate it (whenever you have time, thanks).
Rabbit, it's on our new website here: http://www.advocacyforpatients.org/hi_file.html
ReplyDeleteHope that helps. Jennifer