Maryland Medicaid gimmick could deepen budget crisis
Maryland's attempt to boost federal Medicaid funds by a billing quirk may backfire as federal officials withhold payments and threaten rule changes. With a $300 million shortfall, loss of about $55 million could force tax hikes or care cutbacks. Officials warn a budget squeeze and reduced medical services if funds are not received.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Paul Schurick
William Donald Schaefer
Schurick
Laurence Levitan
Montgomery
More teens seek help for alcohol abuse in Maryland
Maryland sees rising teen alcohol abuse treatment intake as fiscal 1991 data project a 27 percent increase from 1990 to 1991. Rick Sampson notes greater awareness and service availability, with about 306 monthly admissions in nine months, and contrasts with 240 monthly in 1990.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Rick Sampson
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration
State Health Department
Sampson
Brian Christopher Ball
Salisbury
Drought hit Panhandle crops and livestock in West Virginia
Crops in West Virginia s Eastern Panhandle wither under drought like conditions with rainfall seven to eight inches below normal. eight counties are emergency areas enabling livestock producers to seek federal cost sharing for grain and hay. Corn hay and peaches are notably small and under the normal yield.
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West Virginia
Panhandle
Kerry Siekmann
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Charleston
Siekmann
Cleve Benedict
Benedict
Mall Hours Frederick Maryland at Exit 31 A
The notice lists mall hours for weekdays and weekend visitors. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 9:30 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Location is at Exit 31 A, Frederick, Maryland.
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Frederick
Maryland
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