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Nursing Home Negligence

2/7/2010
James Roswold
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Medicaid cuts may endanger Kansas nursing home residents

A ten percent cut in Kansas state Medicaid funding went into effect last month. This cut directly affects nursing homes and the services they are able to provide.

Medicaid is funded by a combination of state and federal money. In Kansas, 30 percent of Medicaid funding comes from the state, and 70% of funding from the federal government. So for every dollar that Kansas reduces Medicaid spending, an additional $2.31 of federal money is lost. Experts worry that these cuts will affect nursing home care and that our elderly, some of the most vulnerable members of our society, will suffer.

Nursing homes are struggling to make up for the cuts. The largest expenses of nursing homes include food, medical supplies and staffing. Many homes will have to cut staff or reduce hours to stay within budget. These cuts may directly impact the care and services that are offered to residents. Advocates for the elderly worry that the cuts will lead to the neglect and even abuse of nursing home residents.

However, budget cuts are not an excuse for the mistreatment or neglect of the elderly. There is no valid reason for the abuse and neglect of our parents and grandparents. If your loved one has been neglected or abused in any way while in a Kansas or Missouri nursing home, contact the Roswold Law Group. Legal action is the best way to ensure that such problems are investigated and addressed.

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