Countless Florida residents could lose Medicaid health insurance coverage

Countless Florida residents are in jeopardy of being dropped from the Medicaid program, a federally subsidized health insurance designed for low-income individuals and families.

Experts say residents who receive Medicaid insurance should be on the look for an envelope with a yellow stripe or an email seeking information that will be sent 45 days prior to a recipient’s renewal date.

Those whom the state cannot renew because they lack up-to-date income information or because they are deemed ineligible will receive a 45-day notice by letter or email. They will then have 90 days to reapply if they believe they are

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Biden administration to expand health care for DACA recipients | HealthNews

Immigrants brought to the US as young children will be allowed to apply for federal health insurance programs.

The United States will allow some undocumented immigrants brought to the country as young children to access federal health insurance programs, President Joe Biden’s administration has announced, in a move that was welcomed as “long overdue”.

In a statement on Thursday, the Biden administration said people enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program would be able to apply for Medicaid, a health insurance program for low-income earners in the US.

DACA recipients, also referred to as “Dreamers”, would be

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What is Probate?

Probate is a court process that your estate will go through after you pass away. The probate court will distribute your estate and make decisions regarding your estate.

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Many of our clients come to us without an understanding of probate or having had a bad experience with the probate court and wanting to keep their estate out of probate.

If you die without a written estate plan, your estate must …

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Ford government ending health care program for the uninsured

The Ontario government will be ending a program that provides free-of-charge health-care services to uninsured people at the end of the month, something doctors say is extremely concerning for marginalized communities.

In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic was first slim up, the ministry of health established temporary funding for doctors to provide health-care providers to treat those without coverage under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).

The program allowed anyone to access “medically necessary physician and hospital services.”

In a memo sent to Ontario hospitals and health providers, and provided to CTV News Toronto, the government said this funding

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Best Short-Term Health Insurance Providers of 2023

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Short-term health or short-term medical insurance plans are intended to fill a temporary gap in health insurance coverage. They can be a good fit for those who aren’t eligible for group health insurance, can’t afford COBRA, or aren’t eligible for special enrollment in an Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan or missed open enrollment. The best short-term health insurance plans cover essential benefits at an affordable price.

We considered 14 major health insurance companies and whether they offer short-term

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Is Your Compliance Plan Protecting You?

Healthcare compliance plans are essential to ensure your practice is following the law. Your compliance plan can keep your practice out of trouble.

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A recent enforcement action highlights the need for an effective and updated compliance plan.

A physician in Arkansas has been sentenced to 102 months of prison time and to pay over $4.63 million in restitution. Following release from prison, he will have three (3) years of supervised

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House votes to override Gov. Burgum’s veto on the health insurance bill

(KXNET) — Governor Doug Burgum used his veto power to try and kill a plan relating to health insurance plans.

On Monday, House Bill 1416 was brought back, and lawmakers voted unanimously to override that veto.

The bill seeks to create freedom of choice for people looking for a health insurance plan and says that a health insurance company (including Medicaid) may not obstruct a person’s choice by excluding a provider who is both within a person’s coverage area and qualified to oversee a person’s health plan.

“We have integrated healthcare systems in

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Getting Your Affairs in Order Checklist: Documents to Prepare for the Future

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No one has ever planned to become sick or disabled. Yet, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life. Being prepared and having important documents in a single place can give you peace of mind, help ensure your wishes are honored, and ease the burden on your loved ones.

Checklist for getting your affairs in order

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This list provides common steps to consider when getting your affairs in order.

1. Plan for your estate and finances. Depending on

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