Post by Okwes on May 1, 2006 18:02:04 GMT -5
New Medicaid law could affect American Indians’ coverage
New Medicaid law could affect American Indians' coverage
Last Update: 04/29/2006 1:12:34 PM
By: Associated Press
www.kobtv.com/index.cfm?viewer=storyviewer&id=25517&cat=4HEALTH
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - A new law requiring applicants to present a
birth certificate or passport to qualify for Medicaid could leave some
American Indians and others without coverage.
That's according to New Mexico Voices for Children. Sharon Kayne,
communications director for the organization, says American Indians and
others who were born at home and don't have hospital birth
certificates won't qualify for Medicaid under the law.
New Mexico Voices for Children estimates that 1.7 million adults and
2.9 million children don't have birth certificates.
The new law takes effect July 1st. Its intent is to deny assistance to
undocumented immigrants.
Navajo Nation officials say many elderly Navajos on Medicaid were born
at home and can't prove citizenship.
New Medicaid law could affect American Indians' coverage
Last Update: 04/29/2006 1:12:34 PM
By: Associated Press
www.kobtv.com/index.cfm?viewer=storyviewer&id=25517&cat=4HEALTH
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - A new law requiring applicants to present a
birth certificate or passport to qualify for Medicaid could leave some
American Indians and others without coverage.
That's according to New Mexico Voices for Children. Sharon Kayne,
communications director for the organization, says American Indians and
others who were born at home and don't have hospital birth
certificates won't qualify for Medicaid under the law.
New Mexico Voices for Children estimates that 1.7 million adults and
2.9 million children don't have birth certificates.
The new law takes effect July 1st. Its intent is to deny assistance to
undocumented immigrants.
Navajo Nation officials say many elderly Navajos on Medicaid were born
at home and can't prove citizenship.