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A look at proposed changes in home-care for disabled children. Will legislation affect the state's plans? |
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vo The art and passion of Poet Robert Bly. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Caring for disabled children at home is a costly endeavor. More than 1-thousand families in the state look to the Medicaid-funded Katie Beckett program for help. The program provides financial assistance to pay for therapies and medical equipment, regardless of family income. But, that could soon change. New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services wants to trim half-a-million dollars from the program's budget -- and Commissioner John Stephen wants changes in eligibilty rules to be considered as well. Producer Phil Vaughn picks up on the story. |
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Shots of JJ playing basketball N1 - By all outward appearances John O'Neil, also known as JJ, is a typical five year old. Shots of basketball N2 - But he's not. JJ is autistic. JJ was diagnosed with the developmental disability before his second birthday. He was non-verbal and had difficulties playing and interacting. Dawn 718 "There was a phase when he would bite us all, hit us and hurt himself. So there have been a lot of challenges over the three years that we've had to deal with." N3 - JJ's own safety was a serious concern for Dawn and her husband. He was impulsive - he often chewed on carpet threads, paper and other objects. Dawn 657 "It was very difficult to watch and not be able to help with things that were going on with J. I didn't understand it. I had no understanding until he was diagnosed and we researched it." N4 - The O'Neil's needed help. The Medicaid program Katie Beckett offered some. It provides financial aid so that families can pay for homecare equipment and therapy. Sound of JJ On Camera - "A little more than three years ago JJ's doctor included a letter in his medical file suggesting that due to the severity of his autism, his parents apply for Katie Beckett coverage." Dawn 830 "And he's been on it for over 2.5 yrs. It's been a godsend for us. Without that we wouldn't have the services or the means of paying for the therapist. Any idea how much it would cost? Right now it would be 15,000 for the year." Home video N5 - Jackie Courville is JJ's behavior therapist. Because the O'Neils don't have private health insurance, Katie Beckett covers her 10-20 hours a week. Over two and half years she says, JJ has made great progress. Jackie 425 "In addition to playing with toys we play games, taking turns, his language expanded…he also started to listen and follow directions. Safety is still a concern, his aware and space is not all that good." Dawn 757 "There's a lot of one on one teaching with J. We still care for all of his needs so it's not for someone to come in and baby-sit him. It's to work with him in developing his communication and social skills and academic skills." N6 - According to NH's Dept of Health and Human Services 1,029 children are enrolled in Katie Beckett. But that number may drop. Last fall, Commissioner John Stephen started looking at new eligibility rules for Katie Beckett. As a result, fewer children, he said, would qualify for coverage. Clip from grandmother's house N7 - Staff at HHS have been reviewing the medical files of children who are currently covered by Katie Beckett. Here's what a staff member had to say at a recent Finance Committee hearing. Jane Hybsch 4850 "250 children will be affected…audit." N8 - Not so fast says representatives Peter Burling and Michael Whalley. They co-sponsored a bill that if passed will delay those cuts and rule changes for two years. Clip Berling N9 - Commissioner Stephen who at first did not support the bill has done an about face. Stephen clip N10 - The bill will be voted on in the legislature sometime in the next couple of weeks. If it fails to pass, families might be finding out soon that they no longer qualify for Katie Beckett coverage. Dawn has already been told they might be one of them. Dawn 1215 Phil -"What will happen if he is taken off? He'll be better if he stays on but children with autism tend to regress once you remove services, so we don't know if he'll go thru a regression. We removed services this summer to see how he would do and he regressed. So we don't know where he'll end up. Our goal is that he'll live an independent life but if you remove the services now, chances are he'll require assistance later in life and that'll cost money later." |
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Joining us now to discuss potential cutbacks to the Katie Beckett program are: Representative Peter Burling who wants to delay program cuts in order to study the impact and Gary Dietz, the father of a disabled child now using the Katie Beckett program. Gentlemen -- thank you for joining us. Let me first say we invited Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen to join us on the program -- but, he declined the offer. We caught up with him during production of our story and here's what he had to say: |
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Next, a conversation with Poet Robert Bly. The world reknown poet, men's movement leader and author of the best selling book "Iron John" was recently in New Hampshire. Chip Neal attended a reading. |
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That's it for this edition of our program. I'm Beth Carroll. Thanks for watching. We'll see you next time. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. A conversation with Poet Robert Bly. Tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - A new class of radio is playing to audiences around the State. We'll visit WCNH in Concord and see how the low-power FM station is broadcasting classical music 24 hours-a-day |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 03/22/04 22:00 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 15:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, A look at proposed changes in home-care for disabled children. Will legislation affect the state's plans? The art and passion of Poet Robert Bly. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Caring for disabled children at home is a costly endeavor. More than 1-thousand families in the state look to the Medicaid-funded Katie Beckett program for help. The program provides financial assistance to pay for therapies and medical equipment, regardless of family income. But, that could soon change. New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services wants to trim half-a-million dollars from the program's budget -- and Commissioner John Stephen wants changes in eligibilty rules to be considered as well. Producer Phil Vaughn picks up on the story. Joining us now to discuss potential cutbacks to the Katie Beckett program are: Representative Peter Burling who wants to delay program cuts in order to study the impact and Gary Dietz, the father of a disabled child now using the Katie Beckett program.Gentlemen -- thank you for joining us. Let me first say we invited Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen to join us on the program -- but, he declined the offer. We caught up with him during production of our story and here's what he had to say: PRODUCER/REPORTER:Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Beth Carroll\NH Outlook, Dawn O'Neil\JJ's Mother, Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook, Jackie Courville\Behavior Therapist, John Stephen\Commissioner, Dept of HHS, Jane Hybsch\Dept of Health and Human Services, Rep Peter Burling\House Minority Leader, Representative Peter Burling\House Democratic Leader, Gary Dietz\Father of disabled child |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 03/22/04 22:00 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 15:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, A look at proposed changes in home-care for disabled children. Will legislation affect the state's plans? The art and passion of Poet Robert Bly. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Caring for disabled children at home is a costly endeavor. More than 1-thousand families in the state look to the Medicaid-funded Katie Beckett program for help. The program provides financial assistance to pay for therapies and medical equipment, regardless of family income. But, that could soon change. New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services wants to trim half-a-million dollars from the program's budget -- and Commissioner John Stephen wants changes in eligibilty rules to be considered as well. Producer Phil Vaughn picks up on the story. Joining us now to discuss potential cutbacks to the Katie Beckett program are: Representative Peter Burling who wants to delay program cuts in order to study the impact and Gary Dietz, the father of a disabled child now using the Katie Beckett program.Gentlemen -- thank you for joining us. Let me first say we invited Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen to join us on the program -- but, he declined the offer. We caught up with him during production of our story and here's what he had to say: PRODUCER/REPORTER:Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Beth Carroll\NH Outlook, Dawn O'Neil\JJ's Mother, Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook, Jackie Courville\Behavior Therapist, John Stephen\Commissioner, Dept of HHS, Jane Hybsch\Dept of Health and Human Services, Rep Peter Burling\House Minority Leader, Representative Peter Burling\House Democratic Leader, Gary Dietz\Father of disabled child |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 03/22/04 22:00 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 15:30 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, A look at proposed changes in home-care for disabled children. Will legislation affect the state's plans? The art and passion of Poet Robert Bly. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. Caring for disabled children at home is a costly endeavor. More than 1-thousand families in the state look to the Medicaid-funded Katie Beckett program for help. The program provides financial assistance to pay for therapies and medical equipment, regardless of family income. But, that could soon change. New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services wants to trim half-a-million dollars from the program's budget -- and Commissioner John Stephen wants changes in eligibilty rules to be considered as well. Producer Phil Vaughn picks up on the story. Joining us now to discuss potential cutbacks to the Katie Beckett program are: Representative Peter Burling who wants to delay program cuts in order to study the impact and Gary Dietz, the father of a disabled child now using the Katie Beckett program.Gentlemen -- thank you for joining us. Let me first say we invited Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen to join us on the program -- but, he declined the offer. We caught up with him during production of our story and here's what he had to say: PRODUCER/REPORTER:Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Beth Carroll\NH Outlook, Dawn O'Neil\JJ's Mother, Phil Vaughn\NH Outlook, Jackie Courville\Behavior Therapist, John Stephen\Commissioner, Dept of HHS, Jane Hybsch\Dept of Health and Human Services, Rep Peter Burling\House Minority Leader, Representative Peter Burling\House Democratic Leader, Gary Dietz\Father of disabled child |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 03/22/04 22:00 HOST: Richard Ager Length: 09:00 minutes In this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, A look at proposed changes in home-care for disabled children. Will legislation affect the state's plans? The art and passion of Poet Robert Bly. Next, a conversation with Poet Robert Bly. The world reknown poet, men's movement leader and author of the best selling book "Iron John" was recently in New Hampshire.Chip Neal attended a reading. PRODUCER/REPORTER:Chip Neal NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Robert Bly\Poet |
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