On Medicaid

“Let’s stop ‘Killing’ our Children” (www.philipschua.com), I have highlighted the fundamental principle that disease prevention must be a proactive and pre-emptive strategy starting from the cellular level (in the womb and in the crib) to protect the child’s DNA from any damages that will lead to diseases. maternal lifestyle, habits, and health during pregnancy are essential in shielding the DNA of the fetus from toxic substances in its time in the womb and in the crib after delivery. the protection includes dieting for the baby starting from the crib and onward to teen years and adulthood. By protecting the DNA, these children (future adults) will not have to be saddled with the illnesses most of us have today, heredity considered, as I have alluded to earlier.

What is the treatment?

Greater awareness of the metabolic syndrome and its health consequences is the key and a major part of the management of this serious condition. since this is a cluster of diseases, the treatment is tailored to the individual’s presenting illness(es), like high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problem, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, etc. the single most essential one is lifestyle changes to a healthier one: proper weight maintenance by caloric control (especially rice, bread, and other carbohydrates restriction), daily physical exercise, abstinence from tobacco, minimal alcohol use, if any, stress management by having adequate restful sleep, relaxation, regular vacation, and regular medical-dental check-up. While this will be a life-long endeavor, the reward is great and worth all the effort – much less illnesses, better health, and longevity.

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The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff.

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Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS, a Cardiac Surgeon Emeritus based in Northwest Indiana and Las Vegas, Nevada, is an international medical lecturer/author, Health Advocate, newspaper columnist, and Chairman of the Filipino United Network-USA, a 501(c)3 humanitarian foundation in the United States. He was a recipient of the Indiana Sagamore of the Wabash Award in 1995. Other Sagamore past awardees include President Harry Truman, President George HW Bush, Muhammad Ali and Astronaut Gus Grissom (Wikipedia). Websites: FUN8888.com, Today. SPSAtoday.com, and philipSchua.com; Email: scalpelpen@gmail.com.

by The naTional asian Pacific cenTer (naPca)

reCeNtLY, NAPCA’s senior Assistance Center has received several calls regarding medicaid redetermination. We want to share some of the questions in this month’s column.

What does medicaid redetermination mean?

Prior to the pandemic, states were required to renew coverage for people with m edicaid coverage at least once a year and to disenroll individuals who no longer qualified for coverage. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress acted to ensure Americans did not lose access to critical health care by preventing states from terminating a person’s m edicaid coverage, even if they no longer qualified. Now that the P he (public health emergency) has ended, federal law requires states to restart regular m edicaid renewals. t his means that over the next 12 months, everyone with health care coverage through m edicaid will renew their coverage. What do I need to do for Medicaid Redetermination? for people with medicaid coverage:

• UPDATE your contact information with your state medicaid agency.

• RESPOND to the Medicaid renewal form when it arrives to keep your coverage.

• CONSIDER OTHER COVERAGE OPTIONS: If you are no longer eligible for medicaid, check if you can get coverage through your employer, through the Affordable Care Act marketplace at healthCare. gov, or through medicare.

What do I do if I lose Medicaid coverage though the redetermination process?

If you are no longer eligible for medicaid, you can transition to another form of health coverage, such as the Affordable Care Act marketplace, employer-sponsored coverage, or medicare. You can re-apply for medicaid to find if you still qualify. some options open their own special enrollment Period and signup timeframe window. Please contact us if you have any questions about the seP.

I am currently enrolled in Medicaid in California. Recently I got a part-time job, and I am worried that I may lose my Medicaid coverage after the Medicaid Redetermination process. What is the threshold for Medicaid in California? medicaid is a state run program for certain people with limited income and assets. It means each state has its own eligibility. In the case of CA, you are still eligible for medicaid, • if you are single and your income is below $1,677 per month, or • if you are a married couple and your household income is below $2,268 per month. t heir story all started with a “love letter!" When asked, what's your secret to a happy marriage? mommy's answer is, "Never go to bed angry.” Daddy's answer: “Always have God in the center of your relationship." h appy 65th wedding anniversary to the most loving, caring parents in the world!

If you are 65 or older, you have an asset limit as well that is $130,000 for single or $195,000 for couple. Please contact us to get the information about medicaid eligibility or contact your local medicaid office to check your medicaid eligibility in the state where you live.

Ph IL and Purie m esina celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with friends, relatives and family on sunday, June 11 at the r oyal Crystal Ballroom in Las Vegas, Nevada. they're blessed with five children (Gie, Leah, Philip, Vela and frank), 10 grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren and 1 great-greatgrandchild.

Cheers to 65! June 8, 1958June 8, 2023.