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The Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD) …

WebThe MAWD program is a public health insurance program available for individuals with disabilities who are between the ages of 16 and 64, who work and receive compensation …

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The Transition to Health Choices

WebOn July 28, 2015 the Department of Human Services (“DHS”) transitioned the remaining 79,272 persons from Healthy PA to Health Choices. The final PCO transition also began …

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Mental Health Power of Attorney

WebThe Mental Health Power of Attorney is valid for two years after the date it is executed unless revoked by the Principal. If you have questions regarding a Mental Health Power …

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Does a Medical Diagnosis Qualify a Child for Special Education

WebThe answer is no. To qualify for special education services, a child who has been diagnosed with a medical disability must also be found eligible as a “child with a disability,” as …

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School Districts and the Mental Health System: Who’s Responsible …

WebThis can often seem conflicting to recommendations from a mental health agency or provider. Indeed, it is not uncommon for a mental health agency or provider to …

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Nearly 1 In 3 High School Girls Seriously Contemplated Suicide In …

WebKathleen Ethier, director of the CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health, said that an increase in sexual violence towards girls almost certainly contributed to the alarming …

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Can Evaluation Reports and IEPs be Completed During the Current …

WebThe current public health crisis surrounding COVID-19 has ground most public school functions to a halt. Hundreds of school districts across Pennsylvania and Delaware are …

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The DHS’s New Deal: Major Revisions to Home and Community …

WebCommunity HealthChoices is a significant departure from the current delivery method of long-term services and supports. Community HealthChoices seeks to coordinate all the …

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School District’s Obligation to Provide Medical Evaluations

WebThe School District cannot require a parent to obtain the medical evaluation at the parent’s own expense or at the expense of the parent’s insurer if that evaluation is necessary to …

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The Pandemic is Jeopardizing the Mental Health of our Youth

WebMarch 2021 The MLO Minute: By Allyson McAndrews, M.Ed., Director of Marketing and Community Outreach -- The COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted the lives of …

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The Key Differences Between Medicaid and Medicare

WebFor coverage other than long-term care, the Medicaid resource limit is $2,000.00 for an individual and $3,000.00 for a couple, and the Medicaid Long-Term resource limit is …

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What does the Affordable Care Act Mean for Special Needs Trusts

WebIf private, affordable health insurance will be available, we must ask the question whether a person with disabilities will still need a special needs trust, which is the only trust that …

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School Health and Nursing Services for Students with Disabilities …

WebThe school health team develops the IHP and ECP, and includes the student, parents, school nurse, Section 504/IEP Coordinator, teachers and staff who have primary …

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Why You Should Have Medical Assistance For Your Child

WebBehavioral health services are often referred to as “wraparound” services and included a Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS), a Mobile Therapist (MT) and a Behavior Specialist …

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Unpaid Caregivers for an Elderly Individual or a Person with a

WebJanuary 2021 The MLO Minute: By Jillian Zacks, Esq. -- On January 19, 2021, Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Interim Vaccination Plan V. 5 included an updated definition of …

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“Depression — Let’s Snap Out Of Expecting People to Snap Out Of …

WebDepression — Let's Snap Out Of Expecting People to Snap Out Of It Posted by Micah Dorfner, Thursday, August 27th at 9:00am EDT MAYO Clinic News Network -Filza …

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This Week is Mental Illness Awareness Week!

WebThe first full week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week! The U.S. Congress established Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in 1990 because of the tremendous …

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Pennsylvania’s Waiver Program

WebLIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly) – Provides comprehensive health care and supportive services and is designed as an alternative to nursing facility care for persons …

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Withholding Information: The dangers of holding back

WebThe dangers of holding back. Part of a “Common Pitfalls” Series. Parents sometimes withhold information from School Districts, worried that the District will find a way to “use …

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Changes to Pennsylvania’s Anatomical Gift Act

WebAn anatomical gift is defined as “a donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donor's death for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research or education”. 20 …

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Powers of Attorney or Joint Accounts: What is the Best Way to …

WebPowers of Attorney or Joint Accounts: What is the Best Way to Assist a Loved One with Finances? As loved ones get older, it is becoming increasingly common that children, …

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The Military Survivor Benefits Plan and Special Needs Trusts

WebFor any questions, call 610-648-9300. The Military Survivor Benefits Plan and Special Needs Trusts Military pay, including active duty pay and allowances and retired pay, …

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