#111 HB 229 Efficieny & Fairness in Medicaid Appeals Hearings – Advocacy Needed Dearest Advocates: House Bill (HB 229) needs our help… passed out of House Civil Judicary subcommittee today! We anticipate it will be on the calendar this afternoon in full committee. Below are members of the committee that needs to hear from families about the Medicaid appeals hearing process being fair to families. To see more information regarding this bill, please view my previous Newsletter #110 for details. http://www.heidijmoore.com/newsletter/index.asp Here are the legislators that need to hear from us by Monday: Wendall willard [email protected] Mike Jacobs [email protected] Stephen Allison [email protected] Rich Golick [email protected] Joe Wilkinson [email protected] Roger Bruce [email protected] Mark Hatfield [email protected] Doug McKilip [email protected] Jay Powell [email protected] Rick Crawford [email protected] Roger Lane [email protected] Randy Nix [email protected] Pam Stephenson [email protected] Elly Dobbs [email protected] Edward Lindsey [email protected] Mary Margaret Oliver [email protected] Andy Welch [email protected] Stacey Evans [email protected] Billy Maddox [email protected] Larry O'Neal [email protected] Tom Weldon [email protected] There needs to be a clearer process for families to deal with the Medicaid appeal process, as well as, Medicaid will not be allowed to overturn an OSAH judge’s decision. You can find HB 229 at http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display.aspx?Legislation=32589 United – We Will Make A Difference! Heidi J. Moore (Proud Mother to Jacob - 11 years old with Down syndrome & Leukemia and Jared - 9 years old) ******************* If you would like to receive Jacob Moore's updates or post a prayers, please go to: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/prayforjacobmoore or www.teamjacob.org. To make a donation in Jacob's honor for childhood cancer research, please go to: http://www.active.com/donate/jumpingforjacob. To watch Jacob's Cancer Journey video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GjPfmIZ76g For disability information and previous newsletters, please go to www.heidijmoore.com . "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. .