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Natalie Jaresko Says Board Pushes for Fair Medicaid Treatment for Puerto Rico, Not Parity
For the director of the fiscal agency, the island's government is not prepared to offer all the services of that program and therefore have access to all the financing Friday, June 18, 2021 - 2:36 p.m. By José A. Delgado ...
Governor Pierluisi outlined plan for similar treatment in Puerto Rico's Medicaid program
By admin June 17, 2021 https://www.elosceolastar.com/community/el-gobernador-pierluisi-delineo-un-plan-para-un-trato-similar-en-el-programa-medicaid-de-puerto-rico/ Washington, DC - Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi held a meeting with the Working Group of...
Urgent need for parity in Medicaid funding for the Island
Industry representatives say it will result in a stronger and more competitive healthcare industry Christian G. Ramos Segarra, EL VOCERO14/06/2021 Updated Jun 14, 2021...
Race against the clock for medical coverage for 600,000 Puerto Ricans
Although President Joe Biden included it in his budget bill and Democrats control both chambers, the road is not shaping up to be obstacle-free. By Manuel Guillama Capella Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 06:00 ...
Biden administration wants to make sure the debate over Puerto Rico's future stays out of the judiciary
Experts highlight that, in its argument before the U.S. Supreme Court, the federal Department of Justice alludes to the factors to be considered in assessing a territory's relationship with the U.S. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 7:20 p.m....
Biden Justifies Excluding Puerto Rico Residents from SSI Benefits Calls on Congress to amend the law so they may access the program
Giovanna Garofalo, The Weekly Journal Jun 8, 2021 President Joe Biden affirmed that the U.S. Supreme Court has the authority to deny Puerto Rico residents the Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a federal program that provides benefits to low-income citizens who are...