Welfare reform bills would cut Medicaid rolls; chaos feared

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Congress is moving towards radically altering the medical welfare system of Medicaid which critics of such a move declare will result in chaos. Congress would like to eliminate the program from the federal budget and turn over the authority for medical welfare to the states. Critics point out that the money Congress expects to save from taking this action is illusory, and will probably be the opposite with increased costs likely due to neglecting the needs of the poor. Disabled children and legal immigrants will be the groups most effected.

Social aspects, Finance, Welfare reform, Medical policy, Health policy

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Bill would cut off Medicaid for legal immigrants

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The House passed a bill denying Medicaid as well as welfare and other aid payments to legal immigrants, with some exceptions including refugees, veterans and older persons who have been in the US for five years or more. Opponents of the bill point to risks from communicable disease, which would ultimately cost more than timely treatment. Also, the constitutionality of such a law is unlikely. Included are Congressional Budget Ofice estimates of projected savings.

Care and treatment, Immigrants

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Ohio doctors say Medicaid HMO pushing patients to ED

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Medicaid patients in an experimental health maintenance organization are seeking medical attention at Ohio emergency departments because of a lack of adequate primary care physicians, according to Ohio emergency physicians. Reimbursement is not forthcoming because the care is not considered emergency treatment even if physicians are declaring they are. Educational programs are now being provided for the patients to assist them in understanding managed care.

HEALTH SERVICES, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Medical Centers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Health aspects, Management, Usage, Emergency medical services, Information services, Ohio, Health insurance, Managed care plans (Medical care)

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