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Oct

North Carolina Medicaid Nearly $140 Million Short Of Budget

October 27, 2011

North Carolina’s Medicaid program is nearly $140 million short of its budget because of the organization’s inability to save due to the slow process of federal approval and government misspending. According to WRAL News, the lack of funds means the government will have to reduce or eliminate “optional” services.

Both Medicaid and Community Care of North Carolina, a state managed care program, are both failing to meet savings goals because of a slow approval process by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for changes set forth in the state budget earlier this year. Also, state legislature failed to set aside $41 million to help pay for a 2008 accounting error that created overpayments. Plus, the state must pay another $42 million in fines for improper billing and inadequate documentation for claims.

The rest of the shortfalls will be made up in cuts to the program, as the General Assembly has already given it’s approval to Health and Human Services Secretary, Lanier Cansler, to get rid of or cut optional services if goals are not met. Some of these services are vital to many of the 1.5 million recipients statewide, including hearing aids, dental care, and organ transplants.

The North Carolina Social Security Disability Attorneys at HensonFuerst want to know what you think about the program cuts. Give us your opinion by posting to our Facebook page.

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Sep

PTSD A Serious Concern For Returning Combat Veterans

September 15, 2011

One of the biggest concerns for returning combat veterans is a silent one. It is not visible, like a missing limb. It may only show it’s ugly head from time to time, making it difficult to be diagnosed by a doctor, unlike many more obvious diseases. It’s Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and it is affecting an alarming number of our returning veterans.

The illness has only gained attention in the last few decades, with the return of soldiers from the first Iraqi conflict. Now, it is reported that up to one-third of the half million troops returning home since 2003 have been affected by PTSD. Although this may be a conservative number, many soldiers are in denial about suffering from the condition or don’t seek treatment.

One Army officer is trying to change that. Channel 3 News reported that Sgt. Maj. Raymond F. Chandler III, the top non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, discussed his experience with the disease on Tuesday of this week, with soldiers at Fort Bragg.

He told of the mental anguish he put on himself because of the loss of his soldiers and doubted his ability as a leader. More importantly, he told the soldiers of the rejuvenation he found after seeking help coping with his struggles.

The North Carolina Veterans Disability Lawyers with HensonFuerst support all soldiers returning from combat and suffering from PTSD. We can help you get the veterans benefits you deserve–call 1-800-4-LAW-MED or complete a free consultation form.

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May

Tiana Zaebst, attorney with HensonFuerst, publishes in Lawyers Weekly

An article by attorney Tiana H. Zaebst was published in the May 10, 2010, issue of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. The topic: How people who have been permanently injured in an accident often overlook a valuable source of long-term protection.

According to Ms. Zaebst, people who have been injured in an accident can benefit from Social Security disability benefits, regardless of whether they have collected money from an injury lawsuit or settlement. Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) can provide income until retirement age, and also provide Medicare medical benefits. Why is this important?  By the time a lawsuit is heard in court, an injured person could have been disabled and out of work for several years. And, according to Ms. Zaebst:

“…with the spiraling cost of health care and the exorbitant cost of maintaining health insurance, I have seen firsthand that even a sizable settlement can be whittled down quickly if my client requires continued medical care and treatment after the case is over.”

If you have questions about your personal injury case, including questions about how to apply for Social Security Disability Income, visit the HensonFuerst website at www.LawMed.com.  If you have questions, HensonFuerst has answers.

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Mar

Digging into Charlotte Social Security Disability Delays

March 18, 2008

The Observer reported that Charlotte workers wait as long as 20 months for Social Security Disability benefits, which is four months longer than the national average.

Reports showed the Carolinas had about 48,500 pending disability cases, including about 8,700 Charlotte Disability benefits cases. Charlotte ranks 125 out of 141 for the waiting time at its Disability and Adjudication and Hearing office.

The reason behind this issue is because Charlotte administrative law judges decided an average of 375 cases in 2006, while the Social Security Administration asks judges to make around 500-600 decisions a year.

Read More: http://www.charlotte.com/local/story/540431.html

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