MORE THAN MONEY.President Clinton has sent Congress a proposal that will restore $2 billion worth of Medicare Medicare, national health insurance program in the United States for persons aged 65 and over and the disabled. It was established in 1965 with passage of the Social Security Amendments and is now run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. spending for nursing home care. AAHSA AAHSA American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (formerly American Association of Homes for the Aging, AAHA) is pleased that this important first step is being taken to address their concerns. However, it feels money isn't enough. AAHSA would like to see adjustments made to the formula that will increase the basic market basket market basket n. 1. A grocery cart. 2. A group of products or services in a specific market, especially when considered in terms of its fluctuating cost in determining a consumer price index: . It would also like to see the same type of provisions that were made for hospitals made for nursing homes to cover residents' care that exceeds the reimbursement Reimbursement Payment made to someone for out-of-pocket expenses has incurred. levels. |
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