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A big win in diaper coverage! According to the below article from CNN, "Tennessee’s Medicaid program will in a few months provide free diapers for covered children under the age of 2 – the first state Medicaid program to do so.." "The amendment will allow TennCare to cover the cost of up to 100 diapers a month for children under the age of 2 who are enrolled in TennCare or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (known in the state as CoverKids), starting in August." To read more about this change, visit the article linked below! https://cnn.it/4dTV7CD #healthcare #diapers #diapergap

Want to expand #healthcare access for families with young children? Our Access to Perinatal Health Insurance checklist lays out policy options, such as Medicaid expansion, proven to promote the health and wellbeing of parents and children under age 3. ✔️ https://bit.ly/3nUzxJ2

🕰️ As our population ages, the question of long-term nursing home care looms large. Did you know that traditional health insurance usually doesn't cover these costs? With national median prices for a private room in a skilled nursing facility at $102,200, careful planning becomes crucial. Asset protection is key, whether for your spouse or children. Consider the belt-and-suspenders approach: invest in long-term care insurance while you qualify, and ensure you receive entitled benefits under Medicare and Medicaid. Planning ahead can make all the difference in securing your future care without depleting your hard-earned assets. We're here to help. https://buff.ly/3oDqzAl #LongTermCare #ElderLaw #AssetProtection #SeniorHousing #ElderCare #LegacyPlanning

🕰️ As our population ages, the question of long-term nursing home care looms large. Did you know that traditional health insurance usually doesn't cover these costs? With national median prices for a private room in a skilled nursing facility at $102,200, careful planning becomes crucial. Asset protection is key, whether for your spouse or children. Consider the belt-and-suspenders approach: invest in long-term care insurance while you qualify, and ensure you receive entitled benefits under Medicare and Medicaid. Planning ahead can make all the difference in securing your future care without depleting your hard-earned assets. We're here to help. https://buff.ly/3oDqzAl #LongTermCare #ElderLaw #AssetProtection #SeniorHousing #ElderCare #LegacyPlanning

Money woes, the prospect of social isolation, and safety concerns are haunting older adults, according to a new nationwide poll. Most older adults said they were worried about the cost of medical care, home care, health insurance, and prescription medications. “These poll findings make very clear that the costs of health care and risk of financial scams and fraud weigh heavily on the minds of adults age 50 and older,” according to researchers. Read the report: https://bit.ly/3RqBR6i #AgingInPlace #Healthcare #MemberExperience #PatientExperience

There is a multi-step appeal process with Medicare, which is slightly different depending on the type of coverage. If an appeal deadline is missed, a late appeal will be allowed only for good cause, such as severe illness or a death in the immediate family. Read your Medicare Summary Notice or plan notice carefully to look for any deadlines. Need help appealing a medicare denial? The Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) can help. Get in touch today. #medicare #healthcare #elderlaw #seniors #seniorcitizen #legalhelp #legalservice

Our annual fact sheets provide a breakdown of the more than 1.4 million Pennsylvania children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP within each legislative district. Over the past year, big changes in Medicaid and CHIP have impacted the process for families obtaining health insurance for their kids. These include the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage and the transition of the CHIP eligibility system. What hasn't changed is the comprehensive health insurance children receive from every community across Pennsylvania, from rural communities to urban centers. In fact, 51% of Pennsylvania children rely on Medicaid or CHIP to meet their health care needs. https://ow.ly/oaU550QSoai

Ever since continuous enrollment for Medicaid ended last spring, health plans and payers have been scrambling to connect with beneficiaries and complete redetermination requirements.  Why? Because loss of coverage is so much more than loss of health insurance. People often lose other benefits like transportation and access to meal programs, too. That’s why we’re helping organizations keep their Medicaid enrollees covered and engaged through our medical call center outreach services. Read how Carenet can streamline your redetermination program right here. https://lnkd.in/euffzYjy

Teran is a 27-year-old from Cincinnati, Ohio who has been insured by Medicaid since childhood and is currently enrolled in Medicaid coverage. "Without Medicaid I would not be able to afford all my medical treatments. My day-to-day would be unimaginable without it." Teran’s story shows how crucial health insurance coverage can be. As families and individuals nationwide learn that they have been disenrolled from Medicaid, #OpenEnrollment is as vital as ever. Read more & check out these resources from Families USA: https://lnkd.in/eSaENSZ4

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