Medicaid Issue Brief Voices Of Paid And Family Caregivers For Medicaid Enrollees Receiving HcbsThough the special deficit committee on deficit reduction failed to reach an agreement last week, it appears that the Super Committee was successful in shaping the discussion for future Medicare savings. "Premium support" refers to a plan in which Medicare would subsidize premiums charged by private insurers that care for beneficiaries under government contract. Experts suggest this plan is gaining support. "This is an idea that could easily resurface in the future as Congress seeks additional Medicare savings for deficit reduction," said Patricia Neuman, senior vice president of the Kaiser Family Foundation..To help your brother, you may need to get qualified legal advice. Lending and consumer protection laws vary by state. Here are six common signs of predatory lending:.In addition, prescription drug pricing is still on the priority list. … Continued
Health Substance Use Disorder Sud Treatment DatabaseOn Thursday, Senate lawmakers passed legislation to suspend the debt ceiling until next spring, fund the government through December 8th, and provide .25 billion in relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey. At the time of writing this week's legislative update, the House had not yet voted on the legislation, but it is expected to pass with bipartisan support by the end of Friday afternoon..Nearly 1.5 million teachers and other public servants see their Social Security benefits reduced by as much as 40% due to the Windfall Elimination Provision. What do you feel should be done about this?.Changes in social activity level. What sort of social circle does your friend have? Besides getting together with you, does she visit with others, participate in religious activities, or other group events? Does your friend still work on favorite hobbies, or is she starting to drop interest? … Continued
