July/August 2010 eNews

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Author: NCHSD
Date: 08/01/2010
Abstract: The July/August issue has an article on HDA's best practices seminar on work incentives training held in July; information about two grant programs--Money Follows the Person rebalancing demonstration project and ODEP's Add Us In program; and a collection of news and resources on MIG advocacy, youth transition, SSA beneficiary surveys, new Veterans Administration rules on PTSD claims, health care reform and more.
Topic(s): Benefits Planning, Outreach, Youth Transition, Health Care Reform - Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act
Type(s) of Item: eNews
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Healthcare Reform & Working People with Disabilities: Impact of the PPACA on States & Considerations for MIGs

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Author: Health & Disability Advocates
Date: 06/16/2010
Abstract: This presentation was delivered via webinar on June 16, 2010. It highlights changes to Medicare, Medicaid and other supports that will be implemented under the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act of 2010.
Topic(s): Medicaid Buy-In (MBI), Medicaid (General), Health Care Reform - Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act
Type(s) of Item: Miscellaneous
FMI: Barb Otto, botto@hdadvocates.org

Health Care Coverage Case Study for a Person with a Disability In 2014 And Beyond

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Author: HDA
Date: 05/11/2010
Abstract: This hypothetical "case study" illustrates the health insurance options for people with disabilities that will be available when health care reform is implemented under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Topic(s): Medicaid Buy-In (MBI), Medicaid (General), Healthcare, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Care Reform - Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act
Type(s) of Item: Policy or Practice Brief, Advocates, Legislators
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

What Medicaid Infrastructure Grants Need to Know about Health Care Reform: The Impact of Medicaid Expansion on the Medicaid Buy-In

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Author: HDA
Date: 05/11/2010
Abstract: This policy and practice brief is the first in a series of briefs helping to explain the expected impact of health care reform on Medicaid eligibility for people with disabilities. The brief explores the potential new Medicaid enrollment dynamics MIGs need to consider as health care reform is implemented under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and the interaction between the Medicaid Buy-In and new coverage options.
Topic(s): Medicaid Buy-In (MBI), Medicaid (General), Healthcare, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Care Reform - Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act
Type(s) of Item: Policy or Practice Brief, Advocates, Legislators
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org

Medicaid Categories for People with Disabilities—Before and After PPACA

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Author: HDA
Date: 05/11/2010
Abstract: This table summarizes the impact of health care reform under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Medicaid coverage, including the Medicaid Buy-In.
Topic(s): Medicaid Buy-In (MBI), Healthcare, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Care Reform - Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act
Type(s) of Item: Policy or Practice Brief, Advocates, Legislators
FMI: Sara Salley, ssalley@hdadvocates.org