by Laurie Ohall | May 25, 2011 | Elder Law, End of Life Issues, Florida Laws, Long Term Care Planning, Medicaid
Some good news did come out of the Florida legislative session this year – they managed to budget for 1000 new slots under the Medicaid Diversion program (which helps pay for the cost of care in assisted living facilities) and 1250 new slots for the Medicaid...
by Laurie Ohall | May 13, 2011 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
By Carol Gentry 05/12/11 C Health News Florida Until now, Florida’s plans to transfer Medicaid patients into managed care have focused on children and families, not the sick and frail elderly who need constant care. The assumption was that HMOs’...
by Laurie Ohall | Mar 28, 2011 | Elder Law, Florida Laws, Medicaid
The Florida House of Representatives will vote on a sweeping overhaul of Florida’s Medicaid program by Thursday, with debate starting TOMORROW. This is a dangerous bill that puts the well-being of 3 million Floridians- including poor children, pregnant women, disabled...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 7, 2010 | Medicaid, Senior Lifestyles
Original Article Found at ABC News The Biggest Drug Companies Give Away Hundreds of Millions in Prescription Medications By ELISABETH LEAMY ABC News Consumer Correspondent May 31, 2010 — Every week in this column, I talk about ways to save money. Big Money. Well,...