Assistance Is Available for Veterans’ Children with Disabilities
There are government programs to help military veterans’ children with special needs — the trick is to find them.
Read moreThere are government programs to help military veterans’ children with special needs — the trick is to find them.
Read moreMany Medicare beneficiaries buy a supplemental health insurance policy, called a "Medigap" policy, but the rules barring discrimination against applicants with pre-existing conditions do not apply to people with disabilities who are not yet 65 years old.
Read moreThe Social Security Administration (SSA) recently proposed new regulations for how it determines whether someone with a mental disorder is eligible for disability payments. Mental health advocates are concerned that the proposed rules will lead to the use of...
Read moreAs part of this year's landmark healthcare reform law, the federal government is offering an insurance plan for people who have been denied private insurance due to a pre-existing medical condition. Most states will soon follow with plans of their...
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida, accusing it of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by placing children with severe special needs in nursing homes rather than in less restrictive settings.
Read moreIf you have Medicare, either through SSDI eligibility or because of age, you can now receive up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests a month.
Read moreThe U. S. Supreme Court recently upheld the majority of the Affordable Care Act, also known as universal health care or Obamacare, but the court's decision leaves the future of Medicaid coverage for the very poor in doubt.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Justice recently sent the state of Florida a letter accusing it of illegally placing children with special needs in nursing homes.
Read moreWhile declining COVID-19 cases are good news, the end of the pandemic could mean millions of Medicaid recipients, including millions of children, will lose their coverage.
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