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How Medicaid Waivers Help Children with Disabilities in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, Medicaid waivers play a crucial role in enabling individuals with disabilities to receive personalized, community-based services as an alternative to institutional care. The requirement that services be provided in an institutional setting has been waived. This approach promotes independence and community integration for individuals with disabilities. These waivers,...
Read moreMedicare Implements $2,000 Prescription Cost Cap
As of January 1, 2025, Medicare has significantly changed its Part D prescription drug program by capping annual out-of-pocket expenses at $2,000. This initiative, part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aims to alleviate the financial burden of medication costs for millions of Medicare beneficiaries. Previously, Medicare Part D...
Read moreExpert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Claims
If you’ve been injured by a medical professional or a facility’s failure to uphold the standards set by the medical profession, the physical, financial, and emotional losses you experience can be immense. Medical malpractice claims can be complex, but an experienced personal injury attorney in York, PA, can help you...
Read moreThe Patient Protection And Affordable Health Care Act:
Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (PPAHCA) continues. Effective January 1, 2013, there are several financial and revenue raising provisions that become effective that may affect you, personally and as an employer. These include: 1. Itemized Deductions for Medical Expenses Threshold The PPAHCA increases the threshold...
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