 |
|
|
Updated: 10:44 AM Sep 20, 2008
Florida Medicaid Recipients Want Out
Some nursing home-bound Medicaid recipients in Florida say they want out and they're hoping a lawsuit will unlock the doors. Posted: 9:42 AM Sep 20, 2008Reporter: Rhiana Huckins Email Address: rhiana@wtvy.com |
|
0 Comments
Font Size:
Medicaid recipients across Florida accuse the state of illegally forcing them to live in nursing homes.
A federal lawsuit seeks class-action status.
Obtaining Medicaid-supported services at home is substantially harder than getting placed in a nursing home and often involves a long waiting list, even though it may actually cost less.
Advocates charge that nursing homes have successfully pressured politicians to make qualifying for community care more difficult.
The defendants claim the plaintiffs want the courts "to second-guess" the way Florida has chosen to make services available in light of the state's available resources.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
More Stories
Contests and Promotions
 |
Gobble Gobble! Thanksgiving's surprising history, recipes, games and more in our special section. |
 | |
 |
3 New Contests Contests, Lots of Prizes - Pro, SEC, FNF |
| |
 |
Jeffers Pet Page Pet News, Care Tips, Shelters & Contests |
| |
 |
Double Dollar Deals Save 50% from local merchants. |
| |
 |
Durden Traffic Cams Click and see congestion on the Circle |
| |
 |
Comcast.com Click to see where Comcast has the Wiregrass covered! |
| |
WTVY.com Active Stories
- Civilian officer who took down Ft. Hood gunman has military background
- Local Preacher Arrested on Sex Crimes with a Minor
- Florida Missing Mother and Daughter
- Injured Fort Hood Soldiers Have Alabama Ties
- Eufaula man says son wounded in Fort Hood shooting
- Elmore County Soldier one of wounded at Fort Hood
- Prayed-Filled Balloons Take Off to the Heavens
- Local Soldier Injured in Fort Hood Attack
- Dothan shoe store collects shoes for needy
- New Scam in Jackson Co., FL
Community Events
Sunday November 8Monday November 9
