Tag: Medicaid
William Rush, quadriplegic activist, dies at 49
BY MATTHEW HANSEN/Lincoln Journal Star
William Rush once wrote about the overwhelming desire to get out on the dance floor and shake it for all...
Uncharted waters
Tim Swieckowski is a quadriplegic, but a specially designed boat allows him to be one of the few who sail on their own.
SAND KEY...
New Wheelchair Climbs Stairs
CHICAGO (CBS 2) Imagine a paralyzed person being able to reach something from the top shelf at a grocery store without help or climbing...
Group worries about looming ‘Medicaid crisis’
Legislature debates how to best fix $401 million funding shortfall
MADISON — Thousands of jobs and services for the elderly, disabled and poor are at...
Why home Care Costs So Much
Institutional costs are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement to states. Home services aren't. I wrote awhile ago about activists pushing the Medicaid Community Attendant Services...
Facing the Realities of Managed Care and HMOs
Bill, 55, was repairing his roof on a Saturday afternoon when he fell, sustaining a C4 spinal cord injury. He was rushed to the...
Financing The Future
Managing Disability Related Expenses
Along with the emotional and physical challenges that lie ahead, your finances will be an ongoing concern. The cost of health...
Spinal Cord Injury Facts & Statistics
Think you know the facts about spinal cord injuries? Here is some information that may surprise you.
Who Do Spinal Cord Injuries Affect in...
Medical Supplies
1-800-Wheelchair
Large selection of home medical equipment that welcome Medicare, Medicaid and most major insurance. Provides products that allow a more independent life style, including;...
Disability Directories
Disabilities Online
A guide to information concerning disabilities available on the World Wide Web. Database has more than 500 sites - which includes both Canadian...
