I think financial cutbacks are in the pipeline because of the tax cuts for all
the poor rich folks and the ballooning of corporate welfare. I don't think an
attack on MFP is imminent because it saves money. The fact is, if we all hired
our own aides and paid for all the drugs that PLAN D FROM OUTER SPACE doesn't
cover, the government would save tons of money as opposed to forcing people
into nursing homes that cost a freakin fortune and are a primary souce of
perscription drugs for people like rush limbaugh.
I'm not saying close the nursing homes, there are too many folks dependant on
them. I think if we eliminate an institution, we should begin with career
politicians. Parties should be fined according to the foul balls they help get
elected. Can anyone read the declaration of independance and not get the urge
to overthrow the mess in Washington?
john
ps. Sorry, I got political
- Original Message
From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 10:24:16 AM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: [scilist] Re: Fwd: Fw: CMS Case Management Rules May
Devastate MFP Possibilities
Hi Dana,
I agree with you. It is another good reason that anyone receiving benefits
from the Government, understand all of the rules of the Program(s) they are on.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post
Texas, USA
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This does not sound good for anyone receiving HCBC.
What is anybody else's take on this?
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To: commchoice-list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Fw: CMS Case Management Rules May Devastate MFP Possibilities
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:52:26 -0500
Case management plays a vital role for many people moving out of nursing
homes, as well as many people with significant disabilities who may not have
informal supports. This action could result in harmful discrimination against
people with more significant disabilities.
- Original Message -
From: Bob Kafka
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 12:24 PM
Subject: CMS Case Management Rules May Devastate MFP Possibilities
Dear Community Services Supporters:
CMS has been developing new Case Management regulations over the last few
months in response to some of the changes in the Deficit Reduction Act.
Rumor has it they will be published as Interim Final Rules in the beginning of
August.
Word has been spreading, though nothing specific, that the new rules will
roll back all the progressive advances CMS allowed in Case Management and
Targeted Case Management that had been allowed for States to use to get folks
out of institutions since the Olmstead letters in 2000. In addition there
will be major changes in how Case Management will be paid for in HCBS
waivers.
If these rumors are accurate it appears CMS (maybe directed by OMB) will not
only be undercutting their own MFP initiative but also the whole New Freedom
Initiative and Olmstead initiatives.
What is ironic is that many in the community thought CMS was going to give
States more flexibility because getting and keeping folks out of institutions
needs intensive service coordination and Case Management and TCM are two ways
States can get help in paying for that service.
ACTION NEEDED:
1. Spread the word in your community that these rules are coming out and when
they are published we need a loud outcry from aging and disability advocates;
2. Contact your Medicaid Director and tell them you will support them in
their opposition to these new rules;
3. Contact Dennis Smith, HHS/CMS Medicaid Director by e-mailing his Executive
Assist
Florence Jackson at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Your Action is needed today and throughout next week!! PLS
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