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Advice for Individuals Affected by Clark v. Astrue

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has filed the outlines of its implementation plan with the court in compliance with the court’s order. NSCLC has prepared a document that can be used in educating clients who may be affected by the case.

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CMS Approves LGBT Spousal Impoverishment Protections for California Medicaid

CMS has approved a California Medicaid state plan amendment which in effect will extend spousal asset and income allowances to LGBT spouses of Medicaid recipients receiving long-term care.

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NSCLC/NCPSSM Provide Analysis of SCOTUS Ruling

The National Senior Citizens Law Center and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare have released a new analysis detailing the positive impact the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act will have on older Americans. Virtually every American family will be touched by today’s ruling but America’s elderly will feel the effects.

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Top-Line Analysis of Supreme Court Ruling and Its Impact on Older Adults

The National Senior Citizens Law Center and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare have released an analysis detailing the positive impact the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act will have on older Americans.

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Comments Due Monday on Medicaid Regulations Defining Allowable Housing Options for HCBS Services

Can an assisted living facility be considered a “non-institutional” setting for purposes of Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) funding? CMS has proposed regulations to address this question, and comments on the regulation are due on Monday July 2, 2012.

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NSCLC/NCPSSM Statement on SCOTUS Decision

“The Supreme Court’s decision is the most important safety net related decision since the Social Security Act was upheld by the Court in 1937. It validates Congress’ clear intent to improve seniors’ health and well-being and uphold all of the provisions important to all older adults.”

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The Supreme Court Affordable Care Act Ruling and Its Impact on Older Americans

New analysis provides detailed breakdown of possible high court scenarios and what would mean for senior on Medicare and Medicaid.

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Webinar: Building an Integrated Appeals System for Dual Eligibles

(10/5/11) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is working with states to design new models for integrating Medicare and Medicaid benefits for those who receive benefits under both programs.  Enrollees in new integrated models must have the ability to … Continue reading

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Policy Forum & Issue Brief: Consumer Protection for Dual Eligibles Important in New Integrated Care Models

(7/15/11) An issue brief on this topic was introduced at a Policy Forum at the Kaiser Family Foundation in July. The brief noted that it is essential to have consumer protections in place before new models are implemented. At the NSCLC policy forum … Continue reading

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Medicaid Brief Circulated with White House, Congress

(6/16/11) A Policy Issue Brief entitled Medicaid Block Grants: Attacking the Safety Net for Low-income Older Adults got the attention of the White House and Democratic members of Congress. In the brief, NSCLC includes eight ways that block granting of … Continue reading

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