Thursday, June 27, 2013

ASCOG Advocate: June 27, 2013

The "Sidewalk Highway" section of
Route 66 near Miami, OK.

On this date, in 1985, Route 66 was officially removed from the U.S. Highway System.  A plaque in Santa Monica, CA, dedicates the highway to this famous Oklahoman.  

What was his name?

The Supreme Court decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act gives legally-married, same-sex couples rights to Social Security, pensions and other benefits.

Oklahoma is one of the few states tapping Medicaid to pay for health care for prisoners, including nursing home care for elderly prisoners.

Some conservative lawmakers are citing moral grounds for supporting certain elements of Obamacare.

African-American Medicaid recipients are less likely to find a living-donor kidney.

California fined Kaiser Permanente Managed Health Care $4 million  for deficiencies related to access to mental health services.

The New York State Attorney General filed charges alleging two nursing home workers tied an 88-year-old man's hands above his head and repeatedly beat him.

Oklahoma City, Tulsa and surrounding areas are subject to changes in Medicare for durable medical equipment, prosthetics,  orthotics and supplies.

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