CBS 46 Coverage of Medicaid Situation and Rally Update
http://www.lgtinc.org/articles/172/1/CBS-46-Coverage-of-Medicaid-Situation-and-Rally-Update
Heidi J. Moore
Heidi has a BS in Civil Engineering from Purdue. After the birth of her son Jacob, she elected to stay home to ensure his needs were met. Heidi is very involved in many organizations;last year she was appointed by the Governorâs office to be on 3 Medicaid Reform committees, looking at overhauling the entire Medicaid system.Heidi currently has an advocacy distribution list of over 2,500 members to promote awareness of the advocacy issues that affect children and adults w/ disabilities & empower parents. By Heidi J. Moore
Published on 09/22/2006
September 18, 2006
Dearest Advocates:
As many of you may be aware, there has been alot of work going on with Atlanta CBS 46 and providers and parents regarding this Medicaid situation in the State. I truly appreciate CBS wanting to show the true impact on our children and providers due to bad decisions made right now by Dept. of Community Health.
I talked to the reporter today and she said the story is still scheduled to air on Thursday September 28th at 11pm. She said these dates are always subject to change because they are still trying to get some of the final elements for the story. Last Friday, she was finally able to sit down with Mark Trail to get an interview. CBS 46 News is planning to run promotions to preview the September 28th story. That means hopefully a lot of people will watch! They may also do follow-up stories during November ratings period. So stay turned!
I'll send another e-mail out when the time gets closer to airing but wanted you all to be aware that we are continuing to get TV coverage of the issues our families and providers face due to bad decisions. Ultimately, our children are not getting the services they deserve and need.
I do think having the Healthcare for Kids rally at the Capitol is going to get everyone's attention to this matter. We have a team of over 40 volunteers working on this Rally. I am convinced the time is now to unite our voices as one and express our concerns with the entire Medicaid system (including CMO's, BCW, Disability Waivers, etc)
The bottom line is..... children are not getting the services they need and can't find providers to provide those services due to the bureaucracy of paperwork Medicaid has developed in order to cut costs!
The system is in a crisis and we are not going to take it anymore. Hope to see you at the Rally- November 4th 9:30am at GA State Capitol. I will be sending out the flyer later this week for everyone to distribute. Hope to see you there.
It is going to be an event YOU will not want to miss!
United... WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Sincerely, Heidi
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Heidi J. Moore
(Proud Mother to Jacob - 6 years old with Down syndrome & Jared - 4 years old)
"Help The Children Now, So They Can Help Themselves Later!"
The material contained in this e-mail is for general information only. It
is not intended in any way to provide or offer legal advice. To obtain
legal advice, please consult with your attorney or a qualified legal
representative.
Heidi J. Moore
(Proud Mother to Jacob - 6 years old with Down syndrome & Jared - 4 years old)
"Help The Children Now, So They Can Help Themselves Later!"
The material contained in this e-mail is for general information only. It
is not intended in any way to provide or offer legal advice. To obtain
legal advice, please consult with your attorney or a qualified legal
representative.