December 02, 2012
When the Affordable Care Act became law it included a provision to expand Medicaid up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($31,800/year for a family of four in MO). Currently eligibility forRead More
October 12, 2012
In the last week or so, I have seen billboards and signs popping up, stating Prop B is a 760% tax increase. The end. Nothing more. Honestly, if I didn’t know what Prop B wasRead More
July 06, 2012
On June 28th, 2012, the Supreme Court announced its decision in National Federation of Independent Business v.Read More
March 26, 2012
As I talk to people about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and health insurance exchanges, I often get questions as to how the exchange is going to help people with disabilities. If Centers for Independent Living (CILs) predominately serve people who use MO HealthNet, how will the people they serve benefit?
Access to the Insurance Marketplace
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There is a Missouri budget proposal on the table for 2013 which aims to cut off Medicaid health coverage to nearly 3000 individuals who receive Supplemental Aid to the Blind. "It is completely inconsistent with how we treat any other disability in the state," says Rep. Silvey (Kansas City)). "All we are doing is going to do is put them on a level playing field with anyone else with a disability."
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MO HealthNet creates healthier, more productive communities when people with disabilities and seniors can access necessary health services to manage their health and maintain their independence. People with disabilities and seniors will soon be facing more barriers to MO HealthNet services as Missouri implements stricter spenddown rules.
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Today we celebrate the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Many people are skeptical as to what the Affordable Care Act really means for them. Two years in, and I can tell you how people with disabilities are already benefiting.
No Discrimination Based on Pre-existing Condition
People with disabilities and chronic conditions will be able to find affordable insurance in the market. Insurance companies won’t be able to deny coverage due to a pre-existing condition or charge a higher premium because you have a disability.
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