South Dakota’s Medicaid Program Has Limitations

The Medicaid program in South Dakota is administered by the South Dakota Department of Social Services’ Division of Economic Assistance. There are limitations to this program, including a need for approval before health care is provided. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to help people who are low-income to be able to have an affordable form of health insurance coverage. Medicaid is funded in part by the federal government, and is also funded by the government of an individual state. In South Dakota, the Medicaid program is administered by the South Dakota … Continue reading

Wyoming’s Medicaid Program is Called Equality Care

Wyoming, like all other states, has a Medicaid program. Some states simply refer to the program as Medicaid, and others attached a unique name to it. In Wyoming, the Medicaid program is called EqualityCare. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to help people who are low-income, and who cannot afford to purchase a private health insurance plan, to find affordable health insurance coverage. In Wyoming, the Medicaid program is also called EqualityCare. It is administered through the Wyoming Department of Health. Their website says “Welcome to Medicaid”. Under that header, it says: … Continue reading

Insurance Blog Week in Review – May 6 -12, 2012

Once a week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review gives you a brief description about everything that hit the blog in the past seven days. There could be anywhere between twelve and fourteen different blogs appearing in that amount of time. What did you miss? Here is your chance to “ketchup”. Oregon has Insurance for Growers of Medical Marijuana It is similar to a crop insurance policy. This specialty type of insurance is to provide some protection for people who are growing marijuana that is going to be used for medical purposes. It provides some finances to help if the … Continue reading

Medicaid Payments to Primary Care Doctors Will Rise

Soon, another part of the regulations that are included in the Affordable Care Act will take affect. The new law will increase the amount of money that doctors get as reimbursements for treating patients who use Medicaid. The increase will take place starting in 2013, and continuing through 2014. There are many problems with the current health care system in the United States. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a series of health reform regulations that are designed to fix some of those problems. Some portions of the ACA have already taken effect, and more are intended to be implemented … Continue reading