… services to seniors and disabled residents on Medicaid. Currently, the companies that … aging adults and people with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support … .” This article first appeared on North Carolina Health News and is republished here …

… conference for North Carolina behavioral healthcare professionals about how North Carolina, like many … comfort zone treating mental illnesses. State lawmakers provided $ … a Medicaid program that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities ( …

… patients living with serious mental illnesses had become permanent residents of … the poor and disabled. That meant those without Medicaid had a tough … , Health Affairs, found North Carolina ranks 32nd out of 50 states for Medicaid coverage …

… ’s Health Center, which provides abortions and has two clinics in North Carolina … “there is a medical necessity for legitimate emergency medical procedures for termination … imminent substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function …

… people from the government health insurance program. From May … Medicaid — through what’s called the Children’s Health … income. Children with certain disabilities are also eligible regardless … 17% fewer children, while North Carolina kept its numbers relatively …

… people living with mental illness. Studies show those … North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill that expands Medicaid coverage … North Carolina doesn’t invest in a stronger mental health system … Ramsey’s application for disability benefits was denied, so …

… health crisis. Crisis also describes North Carolina’s mental health … illness or a “mental defect” like an intellectual disability … home for intellectually disabled adults where John … illness to refuse medication. They don’t think they need it. North Carolina …

… Division of Mental Health for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services … a host of medical and social problems, including learning disabilities and addictions … parents were experiencing mental health disorders or illnesses,” Trosch said. “The …

… Medicaid. Under North Carolina rules, single adults have to be blind, elderly or disabled … able to get Medicaid coverage by qualifying for disability benefits. But he … managing the mental health care of the most seriously ill who are …

… services to seniors and disabled residents on Medicaid. Currently, the companies that … aging adults and people with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support … print), please include the text:North Carolina Health News is an independent, non …