Medicaid Reform Advocates Coalition Blog

The Medicaid Reform Advocates Coalition is a group of consumer advocacy organizations monitoring the implementation and effects of the Florida Medicaid Reform. MRAC coalition partners represent different constituencies affected by Medicaid Reform. MRAC ‘s mission is to ensure that consumers’ interests are safeguarded as they are enrolled in private managed care plans and that the level of care they receive is adequate and appropriate for their needs. Contact MRAC at medicaidreform@pobox.com.

Sunday, August 27, 2006

Sun Sentinel: Funding gap leaves thousands of severely disabled residents on waiting list

News Article

By Bill Hirschman
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Posted August 27 2006

Thousands of severely disabled people are not getting the care they need because a state in-home assistance program that could help them maintain their independence hasn't been adequately funded.

More than 3,100 people have been on a waiting list since 2004, a figure that outraged some legislators who say they were never told about the list and didn't know the program was in trouble.

The Disabled Adult Medicaid Waiver provides a nurse or aide to directly help Floridians between ages 19 and 59 living on their own and struggling with debilitating illnesses ranging from stroke to multiple sclerosis. Aides also provide respite for relatives caring for disabled adults. For some clients, the alternative is a state-funded nursing home or assisted living center.

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posted by mdubin @ Sunday, August 27, 2006