We want some changes to be made to Nebraska's Medicaid Program. Simply because not all the protocols fit every ones life style and it's not fair to others.

The Issue

Hi my name is Taylor woullard and I want to start an online petition, to raise awareness of the chaos it is to become a paid care provider for a family memeber that is ill. I take care of my mother she has Alzhiermer's Disease . I want Medicaid to change their regulations not only for my family but for any family that could be going through the same thing or similar situations. This petition can make a difference .If we all put our heads and voices together and let the congress know enough is enough and they have to respect the rights of us as citizens and also it's their job to make sure we are protected in all aspects of life.  People should have the right to recieve the care they need especially if the doctors order it. A person shouldn't have to wait til their disease progresses in order to be elgible for Medicaid wavier program. I am a single mother taking care of my mother and children and all i am simply trying to do is get an income for my family, but that can not happen until the state changes some of their regulations of the medicaid wavier program. It is bad enough people are dealing with diseases or some type of illness and let along family members have to wake up every day wondering if their loved one's disease has progressed or not, you see we never know when things can take a turn for the worse, so why wait so late to provide the proper care.

This petition had 129 supporters

The Issue

Hi my name is Taylor woullard and I want to start an online petition, to raise awareness of the chaos it is to become a paid care provider for a family memeber that is ill. I take care of my mother she has Alzhiermer's Disease . I want Medicaid to change their regulations not only for my family but for any family that could be going through the same thing or similar situations. This petition can make a difference .If we all put our heads and voices together and let the congress know enough is enough and they have to respect the rights of us as citizens and also it's their job to make sure we are protected in all aspects of life.  People should have the right to recieve the care they need especially if the doctors order it. A person shouldn't have to wait til their disease progresses in order to be elgible for Medicaid wavier program. I am a single mother taking care of my mother and children and all i am simply trying to do is get an income for my family, but that can not happen until the state changes some of their regulations of the medicaid wavier program. It is bad enough people are dealing with diseases or some type of illness and let along family members have to wake up every day wondering if their loved one's disease has progressed or not, you see we never know when things can take a turn for the worse, so why wait so late to provide the proper care.

The Decision Makers

Kate Bolz
Former State Senate - Nebraska-29
Responded
Greetings: Thank you for your concern regarding access to Medicaid in Nebraska. I agree that protecting access to medical assistance is important for Nebraskans, especially those who need long-term care. Taking care of family members is a legislative priority for me. I introduced and prioritized LB 690 this past legislative session, which will create the Aging Nebraskans Task Force to study similar family situations. We will continue to assess and improve Nebraska's system to meet the needs of our aging citizens. I am working with the family that initiated this petition to help them find a solution. I would be happy to do so with any other constituent case that needs my assistance. Medicaid rules are based on state and federal laws and regulations, and it is sometimes challenging to meet needed qualifications. I will do my best to help this family. Thank you for contacting me. Take Care, Sen. Kate Bolz District #29
Jeff Fortenberry
Former US House of Representatives - Nebraska-1

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