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Urgent: 1,000 Households May Lose Medicaid by January 31, 2015.
Under the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) new Medicaid renewal system, some beneficiaries are automatically renewed, but others must complete a 19-page form or they will lose their Medicaid coverage. DHS is reporting that a very low percentage of these forms have been returned and that about one thousand families are at risk of losing their Medicaid coverage effective January 31st. As renewals continue over the next 12 months, the number of those impacted will continue to grow.
We Need Your Help
Reach out to your client communities to:
- Make them aware that if they receive a recertification form, they must fill it out and file it online or at one of DHS's Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Centers
- Help them to set up a DC Health Link My Account by going to dchealthlink.com
- Help those who have received the form to complete it. For assistance, you can call the DC Health Link Customer Service Line (855-532-LINK) or the ESA Customer Service Line (202-727-5355)
- If you have access to ACEDS, check renewal dates and verify insurance for your clients
Direct clients who have received a termination notice to go into an ESA Service Center to reapply/recertify immediately.
There is a 90-day grace period following termination where consumers can reapply/recertify and receive retroactive Medicaid coverage back to the date of termination. Therefore, it is important that consumers take action as quickly as possible after termination so that they do not end up with gaps in coverage.
If you or your clients have problems getting assistance from the relevant agencies or submitting recertification forms, please contact:
Legal Aid Society of DC: Jennifer Mezey or Chelsea Sharon
Whitman-Walker Health: Erin Loubier
DC Fiscal Policy Institute: Wes Rivers
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Jeffrey Thompson sues D.C. for $80M, claims conspiracy in destroying Chartered Health Plan
By Tina Reed, The Washington Business Journal, January 21, 2015
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Looking to recoup money following the collapse of Chartered Health Plan, Jeffery Thompson and his company, D.C. Healthcare Systems Inc., are suing the city and a number of its officials for $80 million.
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United Medical Center transitioning to all private patient rooms this month
By Tina Reed, The Washington Business Journal, January 20, 2014
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As part of efforts to revitalize Southeast DC's only hospital, Huron Consulting is working with United Medical Center to transition to all private patient rooms this month.
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More than 74,000 people enrolled in health coverage through DC Health Link
Press Release, DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority, January 20, 2015
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Since its launch in October 2013, DC Health Link has enrolled over 74,000 people in health insurance coverage, including 15,570 through its small business marketplace.
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Government closer to goal of 9.1M enrolled under health law
Associated Press, The Washington Post, January 21, 2015
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With nearly 400,000 individuals having signed up last week alone, White House officials are growing more confident that they will reach their goal of enrolling 9.1 million people in health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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New fact sheet explains Veterans Access, Choice, Accountability Act
Press Release, National Association of Community Health Centers, January 21, 2015
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As part of efforts to improve health care services for our country's veterans, the National Association of Community Health Centers has created a new fact sheet to help explain the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act, which is designed to expand care options for eligible veterans.
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Johns Hopkins University study: Living in inner city not biggest asthma risk
By Sarah Beth Hensley, WTOP, January 20, 2015
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According to a new Johns Hopkins University study, income, race and ethnicity are significant factors when it comes to determining children's risk for developing asthma.
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Winter storm facts could save motorists
By Stacy M. Brown, The Washington Informer, January 21, 2015
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If you should find yourself stuck in your car during one of this winter's many winter storms, there are some simple steps to take to ensure your safety, including keeping a window cracked and clearing snow away from your exhaust system to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Sitting will kill you, even if you exercise
By Jen Christensen, CNN, January 21, 2015
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We all know that sitting too much is not good for our bodies, but it turns out that it may be even worse than we thought. According to new research, sitting can drastically increase chances to develop chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
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