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January 01, 2006
Medicare changes also affecting low-income, disabled people
A coalition of health advocacy groups went to court to force the federal government to keep Medicaid in the prescription drug business for these individuals, known as dual eligibles. The groups say there should be a backup plan since the transition is not likely to go perfectly.
On Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Loretta Preska in Manhattan turned down that bid (PDF link), though the head of one of the organizations, the Medicare Rights Center, on Friday predicted an appeal.
Posted by Michelle at January 1, 2006 03:52 PM