Summarizes several state medicaid policies, including 1915(j) Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services Under State Plan, which, for instance, would allow individuals with physical disabilities to direct their own skilled tasks. Read More
Crutches Medical Coverage
Explains that Medicare Part B covers crutches as durable medical equipment. Read More
Prosthetic Coverage
Explains that Medicare Part B covers prosthetic devices needed to replace a body part or function when a Medicare-enrolled doctor or provider orders them. Read More
Chiropractic Services
Your costs What’s included Read More
Skilled Nursing facility (SNF) care
What is covered Your costs What it is Things to know Read More
Special Needs Plans (SNP)
What’s a SNP? Who can join? Where are SNPs Offered? Questions you may have Read More
How hospice works
How to get Medicare approved hospice coverage a link to find hospice care If you’re a medicare advantage plan or other medicare health plan. Care for your other conditions Where you get hospice care how long you can get hospice care stopping hospice care finding a hospice program related resources Read More
Characteristics and Medical Expenses of Adults 18 to 64-Years Old with Functional Limitations, Combined Years 1997-2002
Examines the characteristics and expenses amongst those with varying levels of functional limitations, including physical disability. Limitations were highest in those without employment, with less education, and in the lowest income bracket. Read More
1915 (c) Waivers by State
Lists 1915 (c) waivers by state, which are Medicaid waivers authorized by Section 1915 of the Social Security Act that allow states to provide certain services to specific populations. Several serve those with physical disabilities. Read More
Civil Rights Requirements – C. Civil Rights Laws Applicable to Persons with Disabilities
Explains Section 504 and the ADA, arguing that employment clauses apply to persons with mental or physical disabilities. Read More