Effect of the Medicaid Deficit Reduction Act on Older Adults
Effect of the Medicaid Deficit Reduction Act on Older Adults
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医疗补助赤字减少法案对老年人的影响
DOI：
10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01227.x
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发表时间：
2007
影响因子：
6.3
通讯作者：
Diana B. Koss
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作者：
Diana B. Koss
最近颁布了《赤字减少法案》(DRA)，并对医疗补助实施了重大改变。其中一些变化可能会影响需要长期护理（例如辅助生活或疗养院护理）的老年人的注册资格。 DRA 改变了个人资产维护的规定，缩短了允许进行金钱捐赠而不受处罚的时间，并要求提供更多的法律文件。这些变化可能会延迟注册或阻止人们申请福利。为老年患者看诊的医生需要了解 Medicaid 计划的基本方面以及 DRA 如何影响资格。医生还应该知道在申请过程中可以将老年患者转介到哪里以获得更多信息或指导。
The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) was recently enacted and implemented significant changes to Medicaid. Some of these changes may affect enrollment eligibility for older adults who need long‐term care such as assisted living or nursing home care. The DRA changes regulations on maintaining personal assets, shortens the time allowed to make monetary donations without a penalty, and requires more legal documentation. These changes could delay enrollment or discourage people from applying for benefits. Physicians who see elderly patients will need to know the basic aspects of the Medicaid program and how the DRA affects eligibility. Physicians should also know where to refer their elderly patients for more information or guidance through the application process.