http://www.northescambia.com/2012/05/florida-seeks-changes-in-medically-needy-program Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:41:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.northescambia.com/2012/05/florida-seeks-changes-in-medically-needy-program/comment-page-1#comment-126871 Mae Thu, 10 May 2012 14:20:52 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=94012#comment-126871 It’s called Medically Needy for a reason! On the flip side you’ll have more people abusing this program by not having to re-register every month. Also if anyone reading this, just an FYI the monthly deductible that has to be meat is outrageous. Example a family of two, with a monthly income of about $850 a month some have to pay out a minimum of $300 before their medical share of cost Medicaid kicks in, and you want them to pay premiums too? (This was my experience last year). I know there are several types of Medicaid out there and that nothing is paid out of pocket with straight Medicaid. My point is if the out of pocket expense is unaffordable with share of cost Medicaid, if your poor enough to qualify for straight Medicaid, you more than likely can’t afford to pay the premiums! I know I couldn’t! As far as Donna’s comment…seriously? Think about it, the data collected from welfare recipients from last year’s testing showed only about 2% of recipients failed, same as in the work place. Drug testing is a waste of my tax money! We spent a few million dollars statewide last year to save payments a few hundred thousand dollars to the 2% that tested positive. As far as an on-site lab do you have any clue what that would cost? That requires state certifications, and licenses, and employing several people that are trained to perform the tests per county times the 67 counties in Florida. (There’s a few million dollars more for the state to waste.) I was on state assistance last year, for a few months, and with the new structuring guidelines for all the hoops you have to jump through, most addicts don’t stay in the cash assistance past 2-3 days! Thankfully I am gainfully employed and don’t have to worry about state programs last year. I HAD TATTOO’s PRIOR TO BEING ON WELARE (I also have a college degree, so don’t stereotype!) It’s called Medically Needy for a reason! On the flip side you’ll have more people abusing this program by not having to re-register every month. Also if anyone reading this, just an FYI the monthly deductible that has to be meat is outrageous. Example a family of two, with a monthly income of about $850 a month some have to pay out a minimum of $300 before their medical share of cost Medicaid kicks in, and you want them to pay premiums too? (This was my experience last year). I know there are several types of Medicaid out there and that nothing is paid out of pocket with straight Medicaid. My point is if the out of pocket expense is unaffordable with share of cost Medicaid, if your poor enough to qualify for straight Medicaid, you more than likely can’t afford to pay the premiums! I know I couldn’t!
As far as Donna’s comment…seriously? Think about it, the data collected from welfare recipients from last year’s testing showed only about 2% of recipients failed, same as in the work place. Drug testing is a waste of my tax money! We spent a few million dollars statewide last year to save payments a few hundred thousand dollars to the 2% that tested positive. As far as an on-site lab do you have any clue what that would cost? That requires state certifications, and licenses, and employing several people that are trained to perform the tests per county times the 67 counties in Florida. (There’s a few million dollars more for the state to waste.) I was on state assistance last year, for a few months, and with the new structuring guidelines for all the hoops you have to jump through, most addicts don’t stay in the cash assistance past 2-3 days! Thankfully I am gainfully employed and don’t have to worry about state programs last year. I HAD TATTOO’s PRIOR TO BEING ON WELARE (I also have a college degree, so don’t stereotype!)

]]> http://www.northescambia.com/2012/05/florida-seeks-changes-in-medically-needy-program/comment-page-1#comment-126752 Donna Wed, 09 May 2012 14:27:35 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=94012#comment-126752 I think a small fee for those on Medicaid or programs similiar. A LOT of the people who are receiving these benefits have money to buy cigarettes, beer and expensive tattos all over their body. So $10 - $20 month is reasonable. Also believe random drug testing would also be a great idea You can do the onsite ones, not as costly as labs, but it would help eliminate some who are abusing the system. Trying to help cut costs so that those who really need help are able to receive it. I think a small fee for those on Medicaid or programs similiar. A LOT of the people who are receiving these benefits have money to buy cigarettes, beer and expensive tattos all over their body. So $10 – $20 month is reasonable. Also believe random drug testing would also be a great idea You can do the onsite ones, not as costly as labs, but it would help eliminate some who are abusing the system. Trying to help cut costs so that those who really need help are able to receive it.

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