Author: Ryan Paiva | Posted: 29. July 2009 20:29
In Decision No.1924, dated June, 14, 2004, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Departmental Appeals Board (DAB) ruled that the “free care principle”, as that term has been defined and applied to school districts by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is not valid and that CMS cannot enforce the principle against school districts. DAB decisions are binding on CMS until appealed to and overturned by the DAB or a federal court. In response to CMS's request for reconsideration, the DAB denied the request and affirmed Decision 1924. [More]
Author: Ryan Paiva | Posted: 11. July 2009 20:37
Medicaid is a public health insurance program established by the federal government for certain low income individuals and families. States that elect to offer Medicaid to its citizens share with the federal government in financing the program. Among other benefits, Medicaid covers inpatient and outpatient hosptal services and medical office visits. Medicaid also covers comprehensive screening, diagnostic and treatment services for Medicaid-eligible children under the age of 21. [More]
