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Common Medicaid Application Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

For a lot of people, applying for Medicaid can get them wellness coverage. However, the application process is prone to numerous mistakes, which can either delay approval or result in rejection. You should know these mistakes and what you can do to avoid them to enjoy a better experience. American Express Inspire applicants can be more prepared — and confident ...

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Rep. George Whitesides Condemns Health Care Cuts In Partisan Budget Process, Urges Bipartisan Deal To Open Government 

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Today, Rep. George Whitesides condemned the House majority’s decision to shut down the government while stripping health care from millions and handing out massive tax breaks to billionaires. As part of their budget deal, over 25,000 people in the Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley, and Northern San Fernando Valley would see their health care costs rise with the expiration of ...

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Rep. Whitesides Stands Against Harmful Budget That Cuts Medicaid, Hurts Local Hospitals, Raises Deficit

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Thursday, Rep. George Whitesides issued the following statement after voting against the harmful budget reconciliation package – now passed by both the House and the Senate – that imposes devastating cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which hundreds of thousands of families in California’s 27th District rely on to stay healthy, housed, and fed: “I came ...

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Rep. Whitesides Votes Against Budget Bill Cutting Nearly $1 Trillion From Medicaid

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Tuesday, Congressman George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce voted against a budget resolution which would decimate essential programs – such as Medicaid and SNAP – that children, working families, and seniors rely on. In California’s 27th District, that would mean threatening 240,698 individuals on Medicaid, including 98,000 children and 26,000 seniors, as well as 75,000 individuals who count on SNAP to put ...

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The Senior Hour – Dr. Polucki GetBetteRx – September 25, 2024

Hosts: Barbara Cochran & Dr. Thomas Polucki Guest:  Dr. Thomas Polucki On today’s show, your hosts talk about the importance of proper healthcare. Dr. Polucki talks about balance in your daily diet, with an emphasis on natural foods and supplements, which is more beneficial to your health rather than treating with medication after an illness develops.  Walking and daily movement ...

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Mike Garcia’s Medicare And Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act Passes The House 

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Congressman Mike Garcia’s (R-CA-27) Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, co-led by Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50). “Since day one of representing my constituents, I have promised to never vote to cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid, and this bill reflects that commitment,” said Garcia. “Medicare and Medicaid are more than just programs—they’re a contract with the American people. This legislation ...

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How Will A Government Shutdown Affect My Disability Case?

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The United States of America experienced the most prolonged government shutdown in United States history in 2018-2019. Millions, if not thousands, of people looking to get or currently receiving benefits from the Social Security Disability services, had many questions that were left unanswered. You need to be informed in case it happens again. Already Receiving Benefits? There Is Some Good ...

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Is Mental Health Covered?

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Over 4.7 million adults diagnosed with mental illnesses remain uninsured. According to Mental Health America, the leading community-based mental health nonprofit, Nevada ranks last when it comes to the mental health ranking of each state. It ranks 45th on the Prevalence Ranking that indicated the prevalence of mental health and substance use issues. On the Access Ranking, the state ranks ...

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Santa Clarita Pediatrician Weighs In On Recent Defeat Of GOP Obamacare Repeal Bill

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Santa Clarita pediatrician Dr. Rochelle Feldman of Prima Pediatrics offered her opinion on the July defeat of a GOP bill that sought to repeal Obamacare during a recent appearance on KHTS AM-1220. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Feldman noted her discussion of the matter was not about political lines, but about ...

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