December 1992

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  • Medicaid Home Care for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

    This article argues that home health and personal care services are nationally required Medicaid services for a significant portion of the elderly and those with disabilities. It outlines federal Medicaid home care statutes and regulations and explains New York's expansive home care program.

    By Ellice Fatoullah

  • Screening for Mental Health Problems in Children

    This article examines the challenges faced by primary care providers who are responsible for identifying mental health problems in children and explains various screening mechanisms that are being used by four states in their EPSDT programs. The article also identifies a number of expert-developed screening instruments that have been proven to be effective and reliable in identifying mental health disorders in children.

    By Cynthia Dailard and Michele Melden

  • Giving Your Client a Fresh Start: New Supreme Court Decision Highlights the Exemption Process in Bankruptcy

    This article discusses the impact of the recent Supreme Court decision, Taylor v. Freeland & Kronz, on debtors' retention of claimed exemptions in bankruptcy. The article also provides helpful advice on how to maximize benefits from the exemption process for client debtors.

    By Gary Klein

  • Lack of Bilingual Services at Social Security Offices: Why Non-English-Speaking Clients Are Not Getting Help

    This column examines the Social Security Administration's current provision of bilingual services, and provides detailed recommendations for improvement. The column also offers helpful suggestions for advocates seeking to secure bilingual services for their clients.

    By Kim Savage

  • "Friendly Parent" Provisions in Custody Determinations

    "Friendly parent" provisions, which make each parent's receptivity toward sharing parental responsibility a factor for courts to consider in making child custody decisions, create numerous problems for women and children.

    By Joan Zorza