Public Interest Law Firm May Sue West Virginia Medicaid Program

The West Virginia Medicaid Program may be sued by a public interest law firm. The firm is based in Charleston, W.Va. The lawsuit to be filed against the State’s Medicaid office is based on the allegation that federal law has been violated by the West virginia Medicaid Program. Benefits for children whose parents do not put pen to paper on a personal responsibility statement have been reduced.

“Mountain Health Choices” is the name of the revamped program. If the parents pledge to strive to maintain better child health they receive expanded benefits as per the program. The aim is to encourage regular health care. If parents do not sign this pledge, their children get enrolled in a basic plan. This gives them lesser benefits. According to two studies, there is a lot of confusion among doctors and parents about these changes.

The lawyers in question say that this program is against the needs federal law requires Medicare to fulfill. However, in my opinion, this plan, if properly administered will lead to healthier kids and lower medical bills and of course a happier society if properly administered. It is just like giving kids punishment for not doing their homework, except it is for adults.