Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion still vulnerable to court challenges, experts say
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 31, 2012
Legal experts say the Affordable Care Act’s maintenance-of-effort (MOE) requirement — which prohibits states from tightening Medicaid eligibility — remains vulnerable to legal challenges.
Long-term care makes ADP’s list of industries most challenged by upcoming health benefits requirements
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 08, 2013
Long-term care is one of seven employment sectors likely to see significant challenges based on health benefits requirements in the Affordable Care Act, according to payroll services provider ADP.
Obama administration has missed half of health law’s legal deadlines, report claims
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 07, 2012
The Department of Health and Human Services missed roughly half of its legal deadlines for implementing the Affordable Care Act, a new report from a right-leaning advocacy group asserts.
CMS clarifies Medicaid eligibility requirements under the Affordable Care Act
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 19, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a final rule clarifying eligibility and income standards for the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Affordable Care Act designates $52 million to help disabled, veterans avoid nursing homes
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 01, 2012
Additional government funding is being distributed for a program to keep seniors, disabled individuals and the veterans in their homes, and out of institutionalized long-term care facilities.
Affordable Care Act laws targeting elderly could harmful consequences, study suggests
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 25, 2012
Three Affordable Care Act initiatives often touted as coordinating care and improving outcomes for elderly adults could actually make their circumstances worse, a new study suggests.