Friday, December 28, 2012

Why Mr. Bush vetoed a bill that would have expanded government health insurance for children

Why Mr. Bush vetoed a bill that would have expanded government health insurance for children?
What are the reasons to veto a bipartisan agreement and for poor children?
Politics - 16 Answers
 

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I don't call the age of 25 a child nor do I think 80,000 a year is poor. Anyone who supports this socialism is a fool.
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Because families making 80 grand a year can by god afford there own insurance, that's why. And you said it in your question. EXPANDED. No thanks, I don't want to pay out taxes for YOUR kids when I pay for my own health insurance, and I don't even make 80 grand a year, I guess if I was a Liberal I'd want this hand out too but I'm not.
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Because he is not able to steal enough money out of it, and because he works for foreign governments, that want to destroy the USA and the first thing you hit when you want to destroy another country are the children. Traitor is not an enough of a word for that abomination in the eyes of God call Bush!
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it already includes Poor children, to add the next level means that families with Health insurance would opt to Drop the Paid Insurance and go with the free insurance. this is socialism and regardless as a society we do not like expanding socialism. we could do this every year and eventually we would have an NHS like socialist countries. Something we are not willing to do. Mr. Bush was very brave to do this as he is a leader and Not a person that just yields to Tear filled speeches.
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same way the vast right wing evil rich republicans want the poor to be poorer so they could be richer and richer. back in the 80's Reagan cut the school lunch program and this only effected the poor children that their parents couldn't afford a school lunch, and these poor kids were starving and some kids even had brain damage due to lack of nutrition
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I'd love to see all the pork the dems tried to add to that bill. I don't understand why people complain about how bad the government is then want to voluntarily put their own health in the governments hands. Have you been to the DMV lately? Is that a well run program? No. If you had to have a package delivered tomorrow would you trust Fed Ex or the US mail? I'd trust the private company.
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He would rather spend money killing children in Iraq than helping his own back home.
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The US gives medical cards to poor families. Free healthcare. You just actually have to be poor.
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its real simple. its called pork barrel spending and is not needed for this country to race toward a return toward socialsm. its an ancient liberal trick to throw government money at voters to get them to feel as if theyre being paid attention to when in reality this type of spending is cancerous to a society. again, socialist medicine is not needed and upper middle class famillies can pay their own medical bills through pre tax dollars with laws that already exist. this is simply more liberal media pap.
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$80,000 does not equal 'poor.'
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The extended part , which includes people up to age 25 , and would include the children of parents who make up to 83,000dollars per year in some states ...the same reason Democrats talked about taxing the rich , until they discovered there was not enough revenue , so now they are going to try a 50 cents gas tax , a new carbon tax on everything made using energy , and do away with the mortgage deduction on income taxes ...the carbon tax is supposed to be to save the enviroment , which to them is so we can pay the energy bills of the poor ....Democrats want all the government control they can get over people , If they take on paying bills for Americans , it gives everyone nothing to work for , I started off flat broke , now I am well off, and I am without insurance on me , but my kids have it , and I pay for it myself ...I was tired of being broke , so I busted my @ss to get where I am , I see nothing wrong with helping those who really need it , but most poor have little education by choices made on their own , and many are lazy , why should they get rewarded for nothing , and I bust my @ss to give my kids a life , and my reward is paying their bills ,. I do not think so ...that expanded thing is a joke , and it involves more new taxes , we do not need more taxes the US income tax revenue is at the highest dollar amount ever in history , if they ( Political Leaders ) stop waisting money helping the rich , we can have more to spend on other things , if congress gives 20 million dollars to help farmers , did you know that money is divided up among the large companies that havae a farming franchise , it does not go to the family farmers who need the help ....and yes Congress done that in a pork project ...
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It is terrible how the Dem's are blaming Bush for being such a wise president and being able to look at the future ramifications of the expansion of SCHIP'S to those with a higher income. Really sorry for repeating myself but... Please don’t bash Bush for using WISDOM and looking into the future by vetoing this. I have been trying to explain the truth The children's CHIP program will be renewed but extending the services to more of the middle class must be VETOED. In PA Governor Rendell already opened up this program in march 07, many of the middle class is now on a very long waiting list for CHIP’S and have canceled their private health insurance just to get on the waiting list. As a low-income disabled veteran with one child my co-payments for my daughter’s healthcare in CHIP’S were increased by $1224 thanks to governor Rendell. The COLA (small cost of living adjustment) increase for 2007 did not come close to covering this increase, not to mention the substantial increases in our electric, water, sewer, heating bill or taxes etc. etc… The CHIP’S program also includes health coverage for adults and the elderly called; “Adult basic”. The 2007 COLA increase did not even cover the grocery bill increase just for our elderly. This is adding more expense to those who are low income but do not qualify for welfare and adding money to those who actually HAD private health care. Each state must look at why so many middle-class Americans must work additional part time jobs (that offer no health coverage) just to survive. Opening up this health insurance program to a higher tax bracket of middle-class Americans will place MANY, MANY more families below the poverty level. And who is it that states; illegals are working jobs Americans don't want? In reality it is much cheaper to hire a few part-time illegals with no health coverage than one American full-time with health coverage. Please, Veto this bill and fix this health care problem where it started…
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Because nothing in life should be free. I work hard so I can provide for myself, including for health insurance. Others should be expected to do the same.
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Before I decide if President Bush made a mistake or not, I'd like to see a copy of the Bill that was passed up to be signed. I have the feeling that the Bill was loaded with all types of "pork". The news rarely reports what the entire bill says, just hype about how the main item was vetoed......but lets see the entire Bill.
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Because Bush loves freedom and does not want the government to control our lives like liberals want. Taxes are already too high because of liberal nanny state policies. How much of the money I work for do you want to steal?
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that bill would have been paying for children whose parent COULD afford it.. The purpose of those programs is to help families UNDER the poverty level. NOT the ones that would rather spend money on alcohol, cigarettes, expensive cars, etc.. instead OF PROVIDING FOR THEIR CHILDREN>>. ATLEAST BUSH stands up for what he believes in INSTEAD of doing whatever just so he will be liked... You don't have to always agree with what the President does.. BUT atleast give him the respect and SUPPORT he deserves.. EVERYBODY always thinks that THEY could do a better job.. WELL GROW UP , Go into politics and run for president someday.. UNTILTHEN>> LIVE WITH IT!!!!




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Monday, December 24, 2012

Can a father's health insurance cover the prenatal care of the mother who is carrying the child & the delivery

Can a father's health insurance cover the prenatal care of the mother who is carrying the child & the delivery?
My wife and I are going to try and have a baby over the next year or so. We are covered under separate health insurance plans by our respective employers (she has an HMO, I have a PPO-HSA). There is a local hospital and OB-GYN medical group that is considered to be amongst the best in our area; although her insurance does not include the hospital and medical group in their network, mine does. Can the medical bills for the pre-natal care and delivery be covered under my insurance (considering that it as much my child as it is hers) even though she has her own health insurance that would cover the expenses from a different provider? http://unblockyoutube.cn/health-insurance.html
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logical, but he insurance company won't see it that way, go figure, if she is not on your policy then the answer would be no, the baby can be put on your insurance after it is born, when is open enrollment at your job? why not just put her on your insurance, pregnancy is not considered a pre existing condition so as long as she is on your policy before the child is born you are covered
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as long as you wife is covered under you. she would still be primary for herself, then the claims would be sent to the secondary carrier, which is yours. yes she would be covered. this is how it works in new jersey, guessing other states would be the same. by the way i do the billing for an ob/gyn in nj.
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Ask the personal office where you work. If she is covered on your policy or not. You may need to add her to your policy.
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Her insurance must be primary, and yours can only be secondary. She'd have to have the bills submitted to her policy first, THEN to yours.
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NO, if your wife is NOT currently enrolled on your policy ... then NO she can not gain benefits from your policy ... You would need to enroll her ... and there would need to be a qualifing event ... not; my wife is pregnant and we like these doctors better, they wont add her for that ... if she lost her job, or benefits, they would add her within 30 days of loss of coverage ... ask HR when Open Enrollment is ...




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Thursday, December 20, 2012

If you can't afford health insurance for you and your child, is there free insurance in the Florida area

If you can't afford health insurance for you and your child, is there free insurance in the Florida area?

Dental - 3 Answers
 

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move to england sweetie we have nhs and its good ,your country should do the same ,,,its bad as not everyone can afford it but with nhs we all pay a small amout if we need help or not and this covers us all at all times ,,,even the very poorest can get help ,,its how it should be ,,,we do have a private insurence for those who think they get better at bupa ,,,,but believe me you can not fault the nhs no matter what people say ,they are there for all of us all the time day or night ,nhs is for all ,,,,,,,,,no body should ever have to suffer,,,i think the whole world should use this method,,,,maybe you should start to get the people in your country to take a better look at how we do our nhs ,all the worry will be gone for you all ,its very good ,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Medicaid.
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Yes, I forget the specific name of it but almost all states offer health insurance for families that can't afford it. In Arkansas it was called like ARKids First, or something. Go to your local DHS office.



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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Are teen mom's children covered under parents health insurance

Are teen mom's children covered under parents health insurance?
I was wondering if a girl, lets say about 16 gives birth to a child, will that child be covered under the parents(16 year old's) insurance. I know all of different. but would most insurance policies cover the grandkid? or not?
Insurance - 9 Answers
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No most plans would not cover the child since he/she is not a dependent of the parents. Some would not cover the teen mom. Pregnancy is only covered for the spouse.
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the 16 year old would still be covered, but in most cases the grandchild would not.
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No, the insurance policy would probably not cover the grandchild unless the grandchild becomes a dependent of the grandparent. If the grandchild becomes a dependent of the grandparent, then the grandparent might have the option of adding the child to his/her health insurance. If the 16 year old already has a health insurance policy of her own (not a dependent on her parent's policy), then she could add the child to her policy. If the 16-year old meets the income guidelines (doesn't make too much money), she can qualify for state assisted health care for her child.
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interesting question i do not think so
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No. This is one of the few exceptions to the rule that every policy is different. In this respect, they are only the same. A parent's health insurance can cover only the parent, the parent's spouse (in some cases), and the parent's own children (in some cases). No insurance policy covers grandchildren. The only possible exceptions are if the girl's parent adopts the baby as the grandparent's own child or if the girl's parent marries the baby (after the baby is old enough to marry).
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No. Employers only let you add your spouse and your children. You CANNOT add a grandchild, without legally adopting them, and making them your child.
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All these people are incorrect. Both the child (16) and grandchild could be covered under the grandparents health insurance. The 16yo is unable to get coverage in their own name.
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The question is confusing. You want to know if the teen's kid would be covered under the teen's parent's policy? It depends. All plans are different. It's possible, anything is possible. If the teen is poor enough the teen could qualify for the welfare "state's" health insurance plan, Medi-Cal.
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labor and delivery, and prenatal would be covered for the 16 yr old "mother", however the new born would NOT be covered. as it stands now, grandkids can not be covered as dependents. however being 16 and "low income" that CHILD could get free (in California it's called Medi-Cal) coverage for her CHILD (the new born)





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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

When CPS removes a child from the home

When CPS removes a child from the home?
When CPS comes to remove a child from the home,do the Police come along? An officer and two women with name badges and clipboards were just at a neighbors apartment,she wasn't home. I know there have been problems with this woman and neglect of her child. The mother has serious mental health issues. I am not familiar with the procedures of CPS,so just curious if this is what is happening. Thanks.
Law & Ethics - 4 Answers

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Yes police come along in case things get violent or the person refuses to cooperate.
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Yes, CPS and Police work together all the time.
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yes they come mostly first than cps but they knock on the door at the same time and if she does not render the child they will arrest her and anyone helping her
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Without knowing the situation, it could be that CPS was there to take the child but it might not be. If a social worker gets a referral that says mom has a mental illness or dad is violent or there are drugs or firearms in the home then the worker will take the police along to 'keep the peace' while they are doing their investigation. Sometimes it ends up being necessary and sometimes not. So it could be that they are removing your neighbor's child or they could just be investigating. However, the women with clipboards could also have been probation...so unless you know specifically that they are CPS it could be anything. 90% of the time if a social worker is doing a removal then yes, law enforcement is there to keep everyone safe.




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Saturday, December 8, 2012

How did you know if/when you wanted a 2nd child

How did you know if/when you wanted a 2nd child?
I've have a 18 month old, and I'm going to be 32. My son is so health and good that I'm afraid the next child is going to either be unhealthy or a holy terror. :) Do I want to press my luck? Am I silly for even thinking about that? I was a only child and don't know what it's like to have a sibling. Is having a 2nd child really that different? I feel like I'll be shifting my attention from my son and they'll both suffer since they won't be getting my whole attention all of the time. Is having a only child better? Plus, I'm not getting any younger--any suggestions on when to have another if I do?
Toddler & Preschooler - 12 Answers
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believe me if you can love one child than you can love 2. As long as you feel like you have good control over your first child, than i would say you would be fine with another. Dont worry about the attention issue... all kids have to go through it. Its actually a good experience to have a child realize that the attention will not always be on just him. Also if you do run into an attention struggle try to include your son in chores you would have to do to take care of the baby examples would be bringing you a diaper, a bottle. Throwing something away. Kissing the baby. etc. Good luck! I have 4 kids and its hectic but i love it! I'd say go with another child. Its also great socially for your kids. Also a sibling is one that can understand you because they grew up just as you did, same parents same house hold. I loved growing up with my sister. She is my ultimate friend.
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if you are feeling that you miss having a new born.
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my 1st child was a nightmare loll. but nature took its course with my brain and 3 years later i had another child, she was an angel totally. 6 years later nature took over my brain again and i wanted another baby. shes a bloody nightmare lollll. then 6 years later old mother nature took hold again as i saw my biological clock ticking away and i realised i was 35 and now im due any day
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Go for it. It is great watching your "babies" together. I have a 4 year gap between my 2 and love watching the together. There is always a "friend" when you need one. With yours being so close together is even better. ( i tried for a while to get my 2nd and now she is 10 months old) Wouldnt you love to have a little girl too or watch the boys kick around a ball out the back. There are so many benefits but the question is do you want 2 cause thats all it comes down too.... Oh and both of my children were and still are both angels with no problems ( i know mother view!!!!)
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Well, my first son was an amazing baby. I had a wonderful pregnancy and by the time he was 10 months old I found myself wanting another one. I got pregnant again when my first son was only 12 months old. My second pregnancy was even better than the first. I didn't gain nearly as much weight because I was chasing my one year old son around all the time. My boys are 20.5 months apart. It can be crazy hectic at times, but I wanted to them to be close in age so they would grow up as friends and playmates. I knew it would be hard while they were young and hopefully get easier as time goes on. They are both so different and amazing. While, life would be easier for me with only one child, my sons would miss out on having a brother to love, play with, fight with, etc. I think the bond that they have makes more of an impact than me having to sometimes divide my time between them. You should listen to what that little voice inside of you is saying and follow your gut. I had my oldest when I was 25 and my youngest at 26 so I thought there would be nothing medical to worry about. Neither of my boys had anything life threatening, but we did go through a really rough year with lots of doctors appointments, tests, and procedures. They are both doing fantastic now and are healthy. So, I think medical problems can arise at any age. I've seen lots of moms in their late 20s and early to mid 30s with kids with various issues. It is all in how you handle those issues. For most people I know, it made them a better parent, more patient, more appreciative, etc. etc. I wish you the best of luck with your decision.
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go with the flow, dont protect and whatever happens happens...if your first baby was healthy then the next prolly will be....besides they can do test to find out if it is or not....good luck...the older one will be really interested in the little one so no problems there....young children are curious
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I knew that I wanted a second child because neither my husband nor I wanted to have an only child. The sibling relationship is very special, and I didn't want to deprive my daughter of that. Sure, they both have to share our attention, but they also have the added benefit of getting each other's attention/playtime. I always thought that being an only child would be quite lonely and was very grateful to have my sister.
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I tell people that all the time as far as not wanting the 'devil child' for a 2nd child. It is my main reason for not having another child. We have such a wonderful little boy, so well behaved, so sweet natured and I still find myself losing my patience with him. I can't even imagine the patience it would take for a difficult child. I am so happy with this one, I have absolutely no desire for another one. I do have siblings, I know how wonderful they can be but I also know that my son won't miss having siblings as he won't know any different. Did it make a difference to you that you didn't have a sister or brother? You need to look back at the past 18 months and decide if that is something you wish to repeat again or not. I have talked with so many only children and most say they were very happy and closer to their parents than most of their friends who had siblings- was that the case with you?
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I have 2 kids who are 18 months apart - it is definitely a different experiance that with one child! I am so much busier! My daughter loves her new brother very much, I have not had any problems with jealousy. (Baby is now almost 12 weeks). I have found that I can still give a lot of one-on-one time to my daughter because the baby sleeps a lot. Actually, on most days, the baby is awake during my daughter's naptime, so he's getting the one-on-one time too. As they get older, they will be able to give each other attention as well :) It seems you would like another child, I say go ahead and do it. You will find your groove with having 2, and there is no reason for you to give up any one-on-one time. (You can always have your husband watch one while you have some alone time with the other, or even call someone to babysit).
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I am very close to my sibling, so I always wanted two kids so they could experience the same relationship, and I wanted them close in age so they could play together do the same activities etc. Having a second child is more than twice the work in the beginning, but after a couple of years when they start to play together then it becomes much easier for you... you don't have to entertain them so much. They can also look out for each other and teach each other, so less work for you overall. And yes, you will be spending less one on one time, but the time they spend with each other will make up for that. You still have some time to have a second I think, just decide if you would rather work really hard for a short time (have them close) or if you want less hectic childcare spread over a longer period (have them apart)
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LOL, I felt the same way. I have a 2 1/2 year old who is an angel (always has been) and very healthy so I'm nervous the next one will be completely different. I will be 31 years old this year so that played a small part in our decision. We have always wanted more than one b/c we grew up w/ siblings. The moment our neighbor came over and was playing with my son is when I realized it was time for a sibling. I actually had time to get some things done around the house b/c he let go of my leg for a while and was having so much fun playing with her. Also, about a month ago my son met his 2nd cousin, who is 6 months old. He was the biggest "helper", he kept bringing him the pacifiers and telling and showing him how the toys worked. After that, he talked about "the baby" for a week. We knew, then, that it was time.
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Oh my gosh you read my mind! Except for the fact that my son is a HANDFUL and I am afraid my next one will be too. LOL. I am an only child as well. My husband is military and never home so I am a single parent most of the time. I am worried my son will act out due to jealousy and I will not be able to handle two. but I really want another. I am just waiting until I KNOW I am ready or until it accidentley happens. LOL. I figure I am not going to plan until I feel that I am sure about my decision. but if it happens anyways...than it happens. And nowadays many women are having healthy pregancies into their late 40s and some even 50s. you are still young! i am 25 but my husband is 30 and he feels the same as you. He wants to have another one NOW so he can still be young enough to play catch etc. But he is always deployed or working 18 hour days so I told him he has to wait!





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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Does a father's health insurance cover a woman who's pregnant with his child

Does a father's health insurance cover a woman who's pregnant with his child?
If the woman doesn't have health insurance, but the father does, would she be covered under his plan? What if after the child is born, it is proven that the child is not his? Is she then obligated to pay him/his health insurance provider back? Hmm... interesting. I wonder how much it'd be to add a pregnant woman to a plan haha. It's kind of ridiculous though - if I were the man in that situation, I know I'd want to have her covered by my insurance if possible - at least through the pregnancy, and then have my kid covered after that. Rebecca - True... for the next 3 years at least. As it is now, you can transfer health insurance while pregnant - you can't obtain it if you were previously uninsured, but you can transfer plans. So it's somewhat of a pre-existing condition.
Gender Studies - 6 Answers
 

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I'm pretty sure that in order to be covered by his insurance, she would have to be married to him. As to the second question, I have no idea.
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She has to be on the policy in order to be covered. In other words, unless he is paying for her coverage, she's doesn't have insurance.
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If they are married and she is already covered by insurance, yes the pregnancy is covered by the insurance. Paternity does not factor in, marital status does. See, who says marriage isn't important? Edit--you can't add her once she is pregnant. Does pre-existing condition ring a bell? Once that first pregnancy test is taken, she can't be added to a policy even if you are married. Insurance companies know every loophole.
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Only if its his wife and they have a family plan.
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A father's insurance coverage does not cover the medical expenses the woman incurs, but the child can be put on his coverage immediate after the child is born.
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I've never seen a health insurance plan that covers a pregnant woman that the father isn't married to. And I've looked at quite a few over the years. Pregnancy would be a pre-existing condition. However, I've only looked at the policies offered to government employees in Texas over the last 20 years. Texas doesn't recognize same sex marriages, and so we don't get "partner" clauses like some other states do. It's possible that an expectant father might be able to add his pregnant girlfriend to his policy...but unless they're married, and unless he does this before she turns up pregnant, I would imagine that the company would deny all claims, as a pre-existing condition. The best thing to do, if this is a real life situation, is to read the policy. Some policies will cover Viagra but not any sort of female birth control, for instance, and some will cover certain kinds of birth control but not others. The policies vary widely, and most companies offer several tiers of policies, just to make choosing a company and policy even MORE exciting.




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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Why do Republicans want to deny health care to sick children

Why do Republicans want to deny health care to sick children?
Will killing little kids make their parents earn more money or become more responsible? Should all health care be granted according to a moral fitness test? Would Bristol Palin and Levi meet a moral fitness standard for health care for their baby?
Politics - 26 Answers
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It's FORCED health care. Not health care. FORCED health care does not make us free. Regular health care is a great thing for people who need it. But forcing it is not the way to do it. Don't spread the wealth. Spread the work ethic, SO THAT THERE IS MORE WEALTH.
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AMERICA IS BROKE! THE END! IDIOT!
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why do welfare king and queens deny health care to their sick children
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Because most Republicans are tired of this country spending money and want to save as much of it was they can they can spend in on their own luxuries.
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They don't want to do it directly but have someone do it for them. And that is as long as it is someone else kid who is sick.
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If we keep adding entitlements we will be broke, and Children already get health care if their parents take them for it.
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Because republicans represent the rich, and the rich don't want coverage for everyone because it'll cut into their profits.
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they don't deny it. but somehow they think that obamacare is "forced" either you had healthcare before and you get it for cheaper.. or you get healthcare when you don't have it. it might be forced but its you have it our you don't. and now everyone does. the only reason ppl didn't have it is because they couldn't afford it. gosh.
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Republicans don't want to hurt anyone, they just don't think things through.
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I have never really understood this. There are MANY people who have done nothing to 'deserve' their position of not being able to afford health care. It's cruel and selfish to act like they have.
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The parents are responsible for the health care of children. Not the government. You may want the government to take over the role of parents in all our lives, but I don't and anyone who believes in freedom does not.
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We do not deny it to sick children we were the ones that passed CHIP so go run away not as your lies are nothing more then a juvenile attempt at an insult
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You'd think they'd have some empathy for them as they are both sick children. PS Isn't making abortions illegal forced health care then? KM you should be the GOP poster child. If you get sick and can't work you have no health care and die? Yeah that's pretty simple to understand, you're a sadistic beiach. Jeeper you're a creeper, typical GOP BS. The Republicans were the only ones who voted against it (just a quick read through, might be off a couple, don't want you dismissing my answer because I was a couple off). This is by name who voted for and against it. XML U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 110th Congress - 1st Session as compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate Vote Summary Question: On Passage of the Bill (H.R.976 As Amended ) Vote Number: 307 Vote Date: August 2, 2007, 10:18 PM Required For Majority: 1/2 Vote Result: Bill Passed Measure Number: H.R. 976 (Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 ) Measure Title: A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. Vote Counts: YEAs 68 NAYs 31 Not Voting 1 Vote Summary By Senator Name By Vote Position By Home State Alphabetical by Senator Name Akaka (D-HI), Yea Alexander (R-TN), Yea Allard (R-CO), Nay Barrasso (R-WY), Nay Baucus (D-MT), Yea Bayh (D-IN), Yea Bennett (R-UT), Nay Biden (D-DE), Yea Bingaman (D-NM), Yea Bond (R-MO), Yea Boxer (D-CA), Yea Brown (D-OH), Yea Brownback (R-KS), Nay Bunning (R-KY), Nay Burr (R-NC), Nay Byrd (D-WV), Yea Cantwell (D-WA), Yea Cardin (D-MD), Yea Carper (D-DE), Yea Casey (D-PA), Yea Chambliss (R-GA), Nay Clinton (D-NY), Yea Coburn (R-OK), Nay Cochran (R-MS), Nay Coleman (R-MN), Yea Collins (R-ME), Yea Conrad (D-ND), Yea Corker (R-TN), Yea Cornyn (R-TX), Nay Craig (R-ID), Nay Crapo (R-ID), Nay DeMint (R-SC), Nay Dodd (D-CT), Yea Dole (R-NC), Nay Domenici (R-NM), Yea Dorgan (D-ND), Yea Durbin (D-IL), Yea Ensign (R-NV), Nay Enzi (R-WY), Nay Feingold (D-WI), Yea Feinstein (D-CA), Yea Graham (R-SC), Nay Grassley (R-IA), Yea Gregg (R-NH), Nay Hagel (R-NE), Nay Harkin (D-IA), Yea Hatch (R-UT), Yea Hutchison (R-TX), Yea Inhofe (R-OK), Nay Inouye (D-HI), Yea Isakson (R-GA), Nay Johnson (D-SD), Not Voting Kennedy (D-MA), Yea Kerry (D-MA), Yea Klobuchar (D-MN), Yea Kohl (D-WI), Yea Kyl (R-AZ), Nay Landrieu (D-LA), Yea Lautenberg (D-NJ), Yea Leahy (D-VT), Yea Levin (D-MI), Yea Lieberman (ID-CT), Yea Lincoln (D-AR), Yea Lott (R-MS), Nay Lugar (R-IN), Yea Martinez (R-FL), Nay McCain (R-AZ), Nay McCaskill (D-MO), Yea McConnell (R-KY), Nay Menendez (D-NJ), Yea Mikulski (D-MD), Yea Murkowski (R-AK), Yea Murray (D-WA), Yea Nelson (D-FL), Yea Nelson (D-NE), Yea Obama (D-IL), Yea Pryor (D-AR), Yea Reed (D-RI), Yea Reid (D-NV), Yea Roberts (R-KS), Yea Rockefeller (D-WV), Yea Salazar (D-CO), Yea Sanders (I-VT), Yea Schumer (D-NY), Yea Sessions (R-AL), Nay Shelby (R-AL), Nay Smith (R-OR), Yea Snowe (R-ME), Yea Specter (R-PA), Yea Stabenow (D-MI), Yea Stevens (R-AK), Yea Sununu (R-NH), Yea Tester (D-MT), Yea Thune (R-SD), Nay Vitter (R-LA), Nay Voinovich (R-OH), Nay Warner (R-VA), Yea Webb (D-VA), Yea Whitehouse (D-RI), Yea Wyden (D-OR), Yea Just because righties suck up whatever they are told, we don't. This is despicable and typical.
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Oh, boo-hoo! Drama-queen! I have to pay for my kids' coverage, you should have to pay for yours! I shouldn't be forced to pay for the entire freaking country's crack-babies.
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link please
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Here's my deal. If I'm sick and I don't work, I don't get health care. Same thing goes for food. If I'm hungry and I don't work, I don't eat. Is that so difficult to understand?
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Because its FORCED health care! We have millions of Americans unemployed and they want us to buy health insurance. I'd rather have a roof over my head rather than affording health insurance. This Health Care plan should of came after more Americans had jobs. Besides, why should the government take care of your children? You're the parents, so take responsibilities for your sick children.
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No Republican or Democrat wants to or can deny health to anyone, children or adults. So on that line your question is based on a false premise. The way you word it though does make it appear that you are nothing more than an ill informed person that wants to demonize all who do not agree with your uneducated and misguided agenda. Please do a little research prior to making blanket statements and allegations against broad segments of our society.
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WILL YOU SHUT UP ALREADY!
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I would think that would motivate anyone to get off their a** and take care of business. Republicans want People to be responsible and take care of their own. Is it fair to make someone who takes care of their family to take care of yours as well?
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Why are you denying health care to sick children right now? If you are truly a kind, caring compassionate, generous person, why aren't you setting a good liberal example and finding sick children RIGHT NOW and getting them treated and paying for it with your own money, instead of selfishly sitting in front of your expensive computer and posting stupid lying liberal "questions" on Y!A??? Do you know how many sick children you could save if you would sell your computer and use the money for their health care? Or are you too greedy and selfish to make that personal sacrifice to give heath care to sick children? Because if you don't do that for the sick children, then YOU are denying health care to sick children RIGHT NOW, you sick selfish greedy Dumocrat.
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Obama has killed the American dream for "little kids". They will grow up to be impoverished slaves. His so-called healthcare isn't going to fix anything about healthcare.
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Nope, but democrats sure tried too. Thats why republicans passed the SCHIP State Childrens health Insurance program back in 1998 A program that every single democrat in the House, voted against giving children health insurance. Why do democrats hate children ???
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because as long as they got there health insurance to hell with anyone who doesn't it's there whole ideology. @ consrgreat maybe you should read little about SCHIP the year 1997 It was sponsored by Senator Ted Kennedy and in a partnership with Senator Orrin Hatch who is a Republican, with support coming from First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton during the Clinton administration. During the administration of George W. Bush, two attempts to expand funding for the program failed when Bush vetoed them.
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As I have written before, You people on either side of the questions that try to make a blanket indictment against Republicans as fascist baby killers or Democrats as socialists and communist are attempting to get people to buy into a false premise. You are a pathetic individual and no amount of logic or reasoning could possibly change your narrow uneducated midget mind. I would not even to attempt that. I believe Glenn Beck is absolutely wrong. It is impossible to argue with idiots. Do you fit that shoe??
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Did you know that the politicians behind this bill will NOT be participating in it? How ever we will be forced to? Clearly it's not a good plan for them, why is it for me then? I don't wish bad for anyone. Did you know sick kids can already get free health care through Medicaid? I don't want to give the govt. power to decide who gets to see a Dr. and when. Look at other countries who have similar health plans, not good. Just because something has a good sound to it, doesn't mean it's actually good. Read what's in the bill, not just listen to someone tell you what's in it, read it for yourself. You'll understand. My husbands work insurance covers him and our kids at an affordable price. It is outrageous for them to cover me ($940/mo), and that's a govt. job. I don't want you to pay for my medical care. That's my responsibility. When I decide I want it bad enough I'll get a job with insurance or my husband will find a different job, or we'll pay the outrageous price. We have options (Who cares if they're difficult, that's what builds character right?). Because we haven't taken used our options shouldn't mean you have to pay for me, it means I should get up and do something about it. This health care plan isn't for disabled, aged, and children without medical care (who are already insured by Medicaid and Medicare). This is for EVERY person in the U.S. like it or not. Those who afford their own already and those who don't....Oh yeah, except those politicians, they're better than us. What will happen when they FORCE you to have their car insurance or even cars? They'll be able to play on your heartstrings with that one too. They'll tell you how many children were injured or hurt in auto accidents because they were in an unsafe vehicle. How many poor people's homes or property was damaged by an uninsured driver and are just out of their homes or property now. That's not fair either. We have to make choices for ourselves too. When we start giving our choices up to the govt. we lose freedoms, God given rights. We give potential for potential evil people to have control over us. Look at history.





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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

If your child wanted to be a vegeterian would you let her

If your child wanted to be a vegeterian would you let her?
Two of my daughters have decided they want to be vegetarian. Would you let your children if they wanted to? Are there any health risks to growing children who are vegetarians? I explained to them that they need to eat beans, peanut butter and cheese to get their protein. If you were not a vegetarian would you let your children be? I was in the past so I know how they would need to eat, but I am wondering if that is healthy for children. Do they need to take a multivitamin daily? They are 11 and 14
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yea, why not. If you force them to eat meat, that's kinda mean. But if you don't provide them proper nutrition, that's also mean, but it sounds like yuou've got that covered.
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I am not a vegetarian but if I had kids and was older and they wanted to be one I would let them because they would be healthy, sure they would miss out on most foods but if they want to be one you really should let them.
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Maybe it would help if you actually included your Daughter's ages so we could tell if they are at health risk. Personally, if they're that young, just deal with it. I wouldn't let my child be a serious Vegetatian unless they were at least 14. But your children are probably just going through a phase and will grow out of it as soon as they realize how much they miss their meat.
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Yes, but I would make her get a job and buy the food for herself. I will not pay that much more money to get a hotdog that's made out of soy, I'll just eat a hotdog. And yes there are health risks. You would need to purchase artificial protein for them, which is also really expensive, but their body could still take negatively to the switch. And the multivitamin won't do anything, just don't let them be vegetarian, terrible idea.
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The milk and dairy marketing board has done a great job but there is a lot of evidence that neither are as good for you as everybody seems to think
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yeah, i would, i have a cousin whos a vegeterian. i think shes been one since she was like 13. :)
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I think children need to be fully informed as to exactly what being a vegetarian. Did your child say 'I want to be a vegetarian' or did she say 'I don't like this I don't like that it looks like my only alternative is to become a vegetarian? Does she want to give up beef? (not a bad idea actually). Does she want to eat nuts? They are packed with both protein and carbohydrate. I eat sultanas as a snack and they are delicious. I also eat chocolate as a snack. You see, I'm old enough to be most people's grandfather and I have evolved my own tastes - it's the kind of thing you do as you get older, but to seriously change a lifestyle when you're young is dangerous unless you are fully informed.
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I personally would. But you must ensure proper nutrition: take them to a nutritionist. Mostly all nutrition from meat can be got from a vegetarian diet. They just have to be smart vegetarians: they should decrease the junk food they are consuming, and no sodas! ( well, they could have it, in moderation, that would be fine, but limit it ). Make sure they have plenty of vegetables. btw, how old are your daughters? They can get all the protein/iron they need without supplements with smart choices. Here are some sources.. Good sources Chick peas Baked beans Tofu Cow's milk Lentils Soya milk Muesli Egg, boiled Peanuts Bread Hard cheese Poor sources carrot apple cream butter vegetable oil cream/butter Required intakes of protein (g) grams Women11to 14 yrs 41.2g Women15to 18 yrs 45.4g that is how many grams of protein they will need Good luck! :)
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You should let them be vegetarians. I'm a vegetarian and it's perfectly healthy. If you want them to get protein the you should tell them to eat this Greek yogurt called Chobani. It is really good and has a ton of protein. Hope this helps!
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I would let them. They are old enough to make their own choices and I believe to give kids the power to dcide for themselves. My sister started at 12 or 13 and it was fine. She is healthy. I would tell them that they have to stick to it and keep up with their vegie- diets.
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Well seeing as how I am a vegan, I would definitely let them become vegetarian. It's been proven countless times that a vegetarian diet is much healthier than a diet that involves meat at any age (and a vegan diet is even healthier). No, they do not need to take multivitamins. Supplements can cause health problems in the long run. They just have to eat foods that supply the nutrients they need.
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You can't let or not let them, it's not your choice.
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Vegetarian diets can provide all the nutrients children need, as long as you do a little research first. Vegetarianism is what you make it. I went vegetarian in 1999 and I'm now in my early 20s without any health problems. My BMI is 20.8, which is within the healthy range (18.5 - 24). Anyway, enough about me! Key nutrients to focus on are protein, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. For protein, make sure your child is consuming good sources such as wheat, soybeans, beans and nuts. Sources of vegetarian calcium include yogurt, calcium fortified soymilk, orange juice, almonds and leafy green vegetables. Add more iron to your child's diet by increasing servings of beans and peas, chickpeas, pinto beans, tofu, and iron-fortified cereals. Enhance your children's zinc intake by increasing their servings of almonds, peanut butter, and mushrooms. Vitamin B12 is found in dairy, eggs and fortified drinks, fortified cereals and nutritional yeast. Of course, occasional treats like chocolate won't do any harm. As long as your children are eating a balanced, varied diet they should be fine. Supplements can be harmful in the wrong dosage so speak to a GP about these.
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I think you should, it shows that they are mature in their thinking to make a big life decision. I was 6 when I decided to become vegetarian, something about the fact that they personify animals in childrens books....television shows.....farm yards........and yet it is ok for them to end up dead and on your plate....and then you put it in your mouth? Where is the logic in that?! Even as a young child I could not comprehend it, nor can I today. I accept that other people are all for eating animals, and I am not about to convert everyone to my way of thinking but I would like to think that I live my life respecting all animals and not contribute to the suffering of other life by purchasing such things. Including leather goods. I am healthy, not obese, not setting myself up for a heart attack in old age etc. Yes everyone should take a multivitamin
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My children would have to be vegan. I know its healthy and I wouldn't allow them to eat dead animal flesh full of worms and guts and fat. Dairy is just as nasty and so are eggs.
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Of course I would! I went vegetarian at 12, and my parents tought it was just a phase. They continued to cook meat for dinner every night and it made it pretty tough for me to learn how to makeeverythingg myself. As long as they're eating vegetables and other healthy foods, they'll be fine. There really is not need for adailyl vitamin unless they plan on eating cupcakes and potato chips all day.




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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Can married children stay on parents' health insurance

Can married children stay on parents' health insurance?
My fiance and I are scheduled to get married in Fall 2012 when I graduate college. We have been considering moving the date up to Fall 2011. Our main concern is that we will lose our parents insurance if we get married. My fiance's employer offers health insurance but it is expensive and doesn't cover much. His parents insurance is much better. I have been reading some things about the new health care policy and was unclear about how they are treating the issue of married children.
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They would cover the children, but once married, you would not longer be eligible for that 'benefit'. Sure it's more expensive, but it's all a cost of growing up, getting married, and living on your own.
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The policy will differ between providers. Some providers will allow a child to stay on a parents' policy until the age of 21, while others will allow the child to stay on the policy until the age of 25, so long as the child is in school. You should ask your parents to contact their providers, and inquire about the policy, and whether you will continue to be covered after getting married. Don't be surprised if you won't be covered.
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Irregardless of anything (student, age, etc), a parent's health insurance policy WILL NOT cover a married child, period. The new health care laws only apply to unmarried children under the age of 26. Paying for your own insurance is part of growing up. You both are lucky that your fiance's employer even offers it - and it'll be better than nothing. Discuss this issue with your parents and have them contact the company directly.
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No....because you are no longer your parents' dependents once you marry...you are responsible for yourselves. It ONLY pertains to adult children STILL dependent on their parents...when one marries one is NO LONGER supposed to be dependent on Mommy and Daddy...if they are not they have no business get married in the first place. There HAS to be boundaries, dear.
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No, sorry...getting married means you are no longer a 'dependent' of your parents, and thus no longer eligible for any kind of dependent benefits...if your fiance's company doesn't provide good insurance coverage, then perhaps you will find a job that does...some is better than none (trust me)...
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No, you can't stay on your parents' insurance once you're married. Getting married means you're grown-ups who are capable of taking care of your own needs. Once you're married, you have no connection to your parents anymore.




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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

I need a link to a site where I can find a lot of information on child labor in the firework industry in India

I need a link to a site where I can find a lot of information on child labor in the firework industry in India
I need info particularly on the health implications for the children, the manner in which the work is carried out, and any other good information relevant to the topic. I've tried searching on Google, but I didn't get much. Thanks in advance.
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http://www.angelfire.com/co3/NCFS/childlabour/indianslaverynov2000.html & " It is estimated that 55 percent of the workers are below 14 years. Many begin working at age five to seven. Children dye outer paper, roll gunpowder, make firecrackers, dip material into chemicals, and pack the final products for seven to twelve hours a day every day. They work in cramped, dark sheds in crouched positions and are exposed to dangerous chemicals such as chlorates, phosphorous and sulphur. There is a constant risk of fire and explosions, yet the children wear no protective gear. Local doctors report that children suffer from chronic bronchitis, broncho-pneumonia, tuberculosis, malnutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, skin disorders, over-exhaustion, burns, water borne diseases and eye infections. Harsh treatment by employers is common, and girls as young as seven and eight are reportedly sexually assaulted by supervisors outside of factory premises."




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Friday, November 16, 2012

School is denying my child playing a sport due to no health insurance

School is denying my child playing a sport due to no health insurance!!?
Is this standard and is it legal to deny them that privilege in school? With 10's of millions of Americans without health care, and parents who have jobs that don't even offer health care, isn't this a little discriminatory against the children? I have virtually always paid out of pocket for her medical expenses, including her sports physical recently that's required in order for her to play. She was told by the coach that without health insurance they can't play and she is heartbroken. What can be done about this, if anything? In today's economy, I'm happy to have a job and work hard to provide the best of everything I can. Purchasing health insurance is not even an option right now with my current budget. Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
Primary & Secondary Education - 5 Answers
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I know my daughter's school has a waiver that you have to sign saying you have no insurance and that you are liable for any healthcare bills.
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It is illegal and discrimination all a school sports program can require is that your child have a sports phyisical you need to fight this issue
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Each state (and possibly each school system) sets its own rules on educational and other issues. Requiring health insurance seems like a pretty logical requirement for a child involved in sports because they can suffer injuries that are expensive to treat. My daughter broke both bones in her forearm playing team basketball and required one surgery (and overnight hospital stay) to set the arm and another surgery the following year to remove the plates put in her arm to stabilize it. The costs of treating her were covered by our health insurance. Many schools offer low-cost health insurance programs for their students.
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Most states have CHIP - have you seen if she is eligible? Its a free or very low cost health coverage for chidren.
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"With 10's of millions of Americans without health care, and parents who have jobs that don't even offer health care, isn't this a little discriminatory against the children?" No, it's not. Child sports injuries can sometimes be severe and frankly, if a school district does not want to incur the risk, that is very understandable. Because if the parents don't have health insurance for their children, then who is going to pay for possible injuries? The main purpose of schools is to give basic education to kids, not to promote athletic activities. And school budgets are under stress too in this economy because the tax base is smaller. School systems get most of their money from property taxes. It's totally reasonable to me that a school may choose not to pay the extra liability insurance premiums for student sports. "In today's economy, I'm happy to have a job and work hard to provide the best of everything I can. Purchasing health insurance is not even an option right now with my current budget." Which for real, I do understand. So please understand I do not mean it as a cut in any way when I say this, but the fact is that if you don't have health insurance for your daughter, what are doing is really rolling the dice that nothing will go wrong that you can't afford. And playing sports is risky. Yes, it is unfair to your daughter that she can't play sports in school. And I totally get it that she is upset. It's not right. Maybe you can talk with other parents and coaches/phys ed teachers and try to come up with a way to find the funds to let all the kids be able to play. Edit: I answered that it wasn't discrimination in her case and gave my reasons but I'm not so sure when I think about it. It isn't intended to be malicious but not letting kids participate in sports or any other school activities because of financial reasons is a kind of discrimination.






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Monday, November 12, 2012

Is there a law that says a child cannot be denied health insurance

Is there a law that says a child cannot be denied health insurance?
Ok, so my daughter was just recently denied health insurance right before her first birthday. I filed an appeal for the decision and the date is set for september 24th. I want to gather as much info as I can to show them that they can't deny her health insurance. I live in Arizona, not sure if that's important or not. But if anyone has any idea how I can find out this information or you have any website or anything that will help me get her insurance back it would be so much appreciated.
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Obama put out a plan that if you get rejected by at least 2 different insurance companies you can get insurance at a normal price for her age range. You have to have proof that you have been denied. AND, you have to be uninsured for at least 6 months. Look into this - keep asking or researching. Kiplinger Magazine (the finance magazine) has a very detailed article on this. Please read it http://kiplinger.com/columns/ask/archive/faqs-on-the-new-highrisk-pool.html?topic_id=21 This could turn your life around. /
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Theres a difference between being denied Insurance and Being denied Care There are no laws on the books that make it illegal for a child not to be insured, we would have had a Universal plan for your daughter to have some coverage but that was knocked out of the Healthcare bill. Your daughter can always go to a hospital and recieve care (its illegal not to treat a person if they seek medical help) but its not illegal for her not to be insured.
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Currently, there is not. There might be in the future.
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There is no law, nor is there any law requiring anyone to have insurance until 2014. They can indeed deny her. Sorry. Why would you think the rules don't apply to you?
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No. The new law is, health insurance policies for children cannot exclude coverage for preexisting conditions. That means, any child with a preexisting condition, is going to be refused insurance, because the insurance companies STILL don't want to cover preexisting conditions. It also means that "child only" health insurance policies are getting very hard to find. Arizona is NOT a "guaranteed issue" state. The insurance company can refuse to write a policy for your child. And, with a child under 1, they're going to refuse most of the time, in most parts of the country - infants require a TREMENDOUS amount of "well baby" checkups and expensive immunizations and testing, even when they're apparently perfectly healthy.





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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Ontario Health Card, why does it need to be renewed when a child is 2 years old

Ontario Health Card, why does it need to be renewed when a child is 2 years old?
My daughters health card expired about 2.5 months ago. It's just been one big headache. I still haven't gotten her card and I called today just to be told to resend it because it must have gotten lost in the mail. Why does it even have to be renewed at 2 years anyways? I would understand if it had her picture on it, since a child changes in appearance so quickly in the first few years. Even the adult cards don't expire for like 3 years or something and they have the photo on them. So why do we have to do it after 2 for our children? I Haz A Bucket, yeah we're going down tomorrow and getting it done. I'm not waiting another 4-6 weeks or longer lol We still need to get her in for her 2 year check up!
Other - Canada - 2 Answers
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You answered your own question...its because she does not have her picture on it.
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Because they need to renew them due to fraud. People taking advantage of the healthcare but not living here they need to update addresses and the next one you get isnt 2 years its 6 or at least Raynes is. You have to renew let them know you still live here and someone else isnt using the card. Its one of the main reasons we dont have the old red and white cards anymore....Those didnt need to be renewed and people who shouldnt have been were using them....If they dont know exactly how many people need OHIP they wont get proper funding or funding is wasted... That a long time to wait have you thought about going down and doing it in person rather than mailing it in? That way it cant get lost....





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Sunday, November 4, 2012

Do you have power of attorney or health care proxy of your Disabled (special needs ) 18+ Child

Do you have power of attorney or health care proxy of your Disabled (special needs ) 18+ Child ?
My son is going to be 18 .I have a few questions .He has multiple diagnoses . On some levels he is age appropriate but on life skills he is bordering 14/15.Now i don't want on his 18th birthday to declare him incompetent because he isn't. I don't want guardianship of an adult child . But he will NEED assist with legal documents college apps Doctors appointments medication management. so i am going to need documentation that i can sign his signature for him and make legal decisions for him and permission to speak to me now that he is an adult .So what steps did you take ? Did to get power of attorney and health care proxy ? did you need a Lawyer or advocate ? or is there another solution ? Thank you Okay to clarify He doesnt comprehend things he is sighning .Legaly after 18 providers and such CANT speek with me as he would be an adult .Yes he can take his own medications as he does but the decision making when he is asked by he providers are not clear to him.
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It's good you are looking for alternatives to a guardianship or conservatorship. There are alternatives, such as powers of attorney, etc. Your son would have to have capacity to sign such an instrument, however--which he may, even if he may not have capacity to make complex medical decisions. Here's a link to a document that discusses some alternatives. It's for California, but should be of help in giving you general ideas: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/equalaccess/documents/regional08/conservatorships/alternatives.pdf You don't necessarily need an attorney; but, I'd advise at least consulting with one.
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I have two children with disabilities. They are very different from one another. My 26 year old son has Down syndrome. He listens to me and accepts what I offer as support. He sometimes chooses to do things differently than I would, but when a situation is important he knows that to let me make the decisions. For him I have a power of attorney and a medical health care proxy and a special needs trust. All 3 cost $1,500 to set-up. He still signs for himself. He still makes his own medical decisions. What this allows me to do is to step in in the event he cannot make a decision because he is unconscious/confused/doesn't understand or because he asks me to. This also allows me to talk on his behalf to the telephone company and credit card companies and banks. The trust is essential so that any money he might inherit is not a negative effect on his SSI. All of this was done by a lawyer who specializes in Special Needs Trusts - and that is critical. My daughter/niece is very different. She is 18 and has a mental illness. She is unable to consistently make good decisions. For her I went to court and filed to become her guardian as she is an incompetent adult. The guardianship lasts for one year and must be renewed. The initial guardianship and special needs trust cost $2,500 as it entailed a court appearance. Follow-up guardianship hearing will not require my lawyer unless she decides she wants to fight the guardianship. I hope some day she will not need me to be her guardian. You can also have permanent guardianship - and this is the wrong thing to do in my estimation for anyone - unless they are elderly. If you are your child's guardian and something happens to you and whoever follows you as designated guardian - and your child's situation changes as they grow much older (middle aged) they may be stuck with little recourse with a state appointed guardian. If they could be like your son- able to make decisions with support on their own, they might not be able to fight a guardianship even though they don't really need one. So investigate lawyers and find one who SPECIALIZES in Special Needs Trusts. Don't just get one who says they know what they are doing and can do. Get someone experienced. They must be done correctly or they won't be recognized for SSI purposes. They will for very little more have your sign papers making you his Medical Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney. YOU CAN do these with $20 forms from any office supply store, but I was told that given that someone could challenge your son's competence, it is best to have a lawyer involved. Added: No one understands everything they sign. That's why people have advisors. My son is competent enough to know that I can be his best advocate and advise how to make decisions - my daughter does not. Oh and legally, anyone CAN talk to you, or you can even make decisions for him - as long as he is there and agrees. You run into a problem when things need to be signed or with discussions on the phone.
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pproviders can legally speak to you if he gives them permission.. they are actaully talking about making laws saying its okay to contact an adult college studnets parents under certain circumstances.. and you can always have the =guardianship removed/modified when he is older





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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Do you have power of attorney or health care proxy of your Disabled (special needs ) 18+ Child

Do you have power of attorney or health care proxy of your Disabled (special needs ) 18+ Child ?
My son is going to be 18 .I have a few questions .He has multiple diagnoses . On some levels he is age appropriate but on life skills he is bordering 14/15.Now i don't want on his 18th birthday to declare him incompetent because he isn't. I don't want guardianship of an adult child . But he will NEED assist with legal documents college apps Doctors appointments medication management. so i am going to need documentation that i can sign his signature for him and make legal decisions for him and permission to speak to me now that he is an adult .So what steps did you take ? Did to get power of attorney and health care proxy ? did you need a Lawyer or advocate ? or is there another solution ? Thank you Okay to clarify He doesnt comprehend things he is sighning .Legaly after 18 providers and such CANT speek with me as he would be an adult .Yes he can take his own medications as he does but the decision making when he is asked by he providers are not clear to him.
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You can print out a simple POA and have him sign it & you sign it in front of a notary republic & have them notarize it. That is all my son did for me to have POA of his children when he is out of town. Check with your state offices to make sure, but that is all we had to do.
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I don't think you need to do anything. Lets take college apps as an example. Most parents help their children fill out college applications. And there shouldn't be any problems with him signing it. Same with doctor appointments and medication. You don't need a power of attorney just to remind him to take his meds. College Applications???? If he can get into college then he's capable of making his own decisions.






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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Do you have power of attorney or health care proxy of your Disabled (special needs ) 18+ Child

Do you have power of attorney or health care proxy of your Disabled (special needs ) 18+ Child ?
My son is going to be 18 .I have a few questions .He has multiple diagnoses . On some levels he is age appropriate but on life skills he is bordering 14/15.Now i don't want on his 18th birthday to declare him incompetent because he isn't. I don't want guardianship of an adult child . But he will NEED assist with legal documents college apps Doctors appointments medication management. so i am going to need documentation that i can sign his signature for him and make legal decisions for him and permission to speak to me now that he is an adult .So what steps did you take ? Did to get power of attorney and health care proxy ? did you need a Lawyer or advocate ? or is there another solution ? Thank you . Okay to clarify He doesnt comprehend things he is sighning .Legaly after 18 providers and such CANT speek with me as he would be an adult .Yes he can take his own medications as he does but the decision making when he is asked by he providers are not clear to him.
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You need a disability lawyer. As long as he has some mental incapacity, he is NOT legally able to sign a contract. Better to have a Guardian ad Litem or you to handle his affairs.
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I have a sister with Down syndrome, and while she is fairly high functioning (reads very well, travels independently by public transit), she is clearly not able to give legal consent. I got an attorney and went to court to become her legal conservator. My sister did agree to this process, which made it much easier than if she had contested it. Conservatorships can be made very specific to the needs of the person, so that the conservator doesn't need to be involved in all decisions. In my sister's case, I am involved in decisions about her financial affairs, health, and living situation. I am not sure if having Power of Attorney is what you want in your case. I do have PoA for my mother, but unlike the conservatorship, I am permitted to make certain decisions for Mom's benefit, but the agencies she deals with are not obligated to contact me. So I don't necessarily find out about things she has decided to do until after she has done them, if at all. I would really suggest that you contact a knowledgeable attorney. I got a referral for a lawyer who was experienced in conservatorships for people with special needs by calling my local Arc office.





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