[Nfbmo] MO Health Care for Blind
DanFlasar at aol.com
DanFlasar at aol.com
Thu May 10 22:55:43 UTC 2012
Well, nobody can say that this has been a dull legislative session!
In a message dated 5/10/2012 5:53:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
sbwright95 at att.net writes:
It will be interesting to see how it plays out. I think it's a good thing
that the Governor has been a strong supporter in this case. He may wait a
few days to deal his hand. Like after the session is over as time is on
his
side.
I'd like to see the roll call vote for both chambers.
Shelia
P.S. Dan, Its good to see you back on the list.
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From: nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of DanFlasar at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 5:44 PM
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Rep. JimLempke of St. Louis County claimed on NPR's local St. Louis
affiliate that the actions of the conference committee were
unconstitutional.
I'll try to find a feed to forward. I'm really not sure why the
Repulicans
have made this such a priority this year but it looks like it may
backfire
on them.
BTW, I claim this to be a nonpartisan post - it is true that that the
Democratic Party in Missouri is almost universal in it's opposition to
the
Blind Pension Medicaid defunding.
Dan
In a message dated 5/10/2012 4:57:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
sbwright95 at att.net writes:
I'm just reporting what I hear. I'll leave the evaluation to those who
believe they know. I make no claims or predictions.
Shelia
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From: nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf
Of Gene Coulter
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:15 PM
To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] MO Health Care for Blind
I spoke with Representitive Chris Kelly at length this morning and he is
convinced that the premiums will not happen as "you can't legislate
through
appropriation" in other this would be creating a new program and new
eligibility requirements and a seperate bill would be required to do
that.
It doesn't matter that they stole the language from CHIPS Family health
Care
program as blind persons are not a part of that program. While I can't
say
for sure he is right he is by far one of the most experienced members of
the state legislature having served over 20 years in stints in both
chambers so I would think he knows of what he speaks although he could be
proven wrong. He said the important thing is that the money is there. He
really does not believe the premiums will go into effect. Also, on our
side
is the Governor who agrees with Rep. Kelly and he is in charge of the
Department of Social Services. If they took this stuff directly from CHIP
the premiums for a 1-2 person household would range from $17.00 to
$142.00.
We need to keep our ear to the ground in case regulations do come out to
enforce the income limits and premiums but at least the most financially
strapped persons will continue to be covered in either case.
Gene
From: Shelia Wright
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 1:54 PM
To: nfbmo at nfbnet.org ; Bethany Bennington ; Chris Tisdal ; Cory McMahon ;
danflasar at aol.com ; Eugene Coulter ; Grace Haner ; Juliet Salih ;
ralynch1950 at embarqmail.com ; Robert Williams ; Ruby Polk
Subject: [Nfbmo] MO Health Care for Blind
The Conference Committee Report and Bills were on the House Floor today.
The
conference committee substitute bill presented passed in the House on a
vote
of 112 to 38(?). The message forwarded by Cory, details the compromise.
On the floor today, the "attempt to legislate" and whether the committee
has
this power was mentioned. However the response was that the exact language
was taken from the CHIPS budget item (which is the most generous health
care
program). No further discussion on this thread followed. It was reported
that no individual on CHIPS has ever had to pay more than $300 in a
single
month.
So it is on to the next step. One thing I did not quite understand was
that
the bill gives the authority for the full $28 Mil but is for $25 Mil.
Maybe
someone else understands this better than me.
Shelia
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From: nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Cory McMahon
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:35 AM
Subject: [Nfbmo] Fw: [Modisabilaw] Budget Negotiators Reach Agreement
From: Marty Exline
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:24 AM
To: MO Disability Policy/Law Listserv
Subject: [Modisabilaw] Budget Negotiators Reach Agreement
Missouri legislators appear to have reached agreement on the final FY2013
budget which will begin July 1st. The final budget must be passed by the
end of the day tomorrow, May 11th.
The budget conference committee reached what some are viewing as a
compromise on the appropriation for healthcare coverage for persons
receiving Blind Pension. Rather than restoring the program to its
original
eligibility requirements, the agreement sets requirements similar to the
MO
HealthNet for Kids program. Under the program, persons with income up to
300% of the federal poverty level (FPL) would be eligible to receive
healthcare services, and those with income over 150% FPL would pay a
premium, with premium amounts increasing at incomes at 185% and 225% FPL.
One hitch with the agreement is the question of whether the change can
actually be implemented through the budget process or whether additional
legislation would also be needed. The Governor's office is saying that
the
measure does not change existing law for the program, so there will be
more
to the story - stay tuned.
The final $24 million budget should be passed by the House and the Senate
today and sent to the Governor.
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