Agreed this is very important. I have already sent emails to both Ohio
Senators--(Voinovich and DeWine) and urge everyone in the US to write to
theirs. This is something we can all benefit from!
Linda wrote in part---
>Dear listmember:
>It's estimated that currently 75% of Medicaid long term care funding goes
>to nursing home care. S.1935 (MiCASSA) would redirect more funds into
>community based care, and give consumers more choice in the type of care
>they receive. As Helen and Charlotte said - please write to your
>senators.
>Linda
>
>From NRCA website:
> [National Rehabilitation Counseling Association]
> LEGISLATIVE UPDATE ARCHIVE
>Posted on November 19, 1999
>
> Harkin, Specter Introduce MiCASSA
>
> Senators Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Arlen Specter (R-Pennsylvania).
> have introduced MiCASSA in the Senate as bill number S. 1935.
>
> Senator Tom Harkin Medicaid Community Attendant Services and
> Supports Act Introductory Statement November 16, 1999
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