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healthcare1 year ago

"Montana Initiative Aids Unhoused Individuals Regain Medicaid Coverage"

Due to the requirement for states to check Medicaid eligibility, many individuals, including homeless people in Montana, have lost coverage due to technicalities like paperwork errors. This has left them without access to vital healthcare services, making it particularly dangerous for those with chronic health conditions. The bureaucratic process to regain coverage is challenging for unhoused individuals, leading to delays and potential health risks.

via NPR|
#healthcare#healthcare-coverage#homelessness
technology2 years ago

Advancing Technology Bridges the Gap for the Unhoused in Cashless Society

As society becomes increasingly cashless, charitable groups and advocates for the unhoused are finding ways to adapt and reach those most at risk of being left behind. Technological advances, such as a special Street Sense phone app and the Samaritan app, are helping unhoused individuals receive support and donations without the need for cash. However, challenges remain, including the lack of access to credit cards, bank accounts, identification documents, and fixed mailing addresses. Efforts to bridge the technology gap and provide support systems for the unhoused are ongoing, but many individuals still face barriers due to mental health issues and the complex nature of their challenges.

via The Associated Press|
#cashless-society#charitable-giving#homelessness
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Chief Kochis Reveals Findings in Market St. Park Investigation at Press Conference"

Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis held a press conference to address allegations that city police were targeting Black and unhoused individuals with violence in Market Street Park. Kochis stated that the allegations were unfounded and showed body camera footage of the encounters. He acknowledged the complexity of responding to calls involving the unhoused and ordered a review of training protocols. City Manager Sam Sanders plans to address the unhoused community at the next City Council meeting.

via NBC 29|
#charlottesville#investigation#law-enforcement
politics2 years ago

Portland City Council Enacts Daytime Camping Ban.

The Portland City Council has passed an ordinance banning people from camping on public land during daytime hours and prohibiting camping at all times near schools and other specific locations. People considered involuntarily homeless will only be allowed to camp from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. in certain areas and will be required to dismantle their campsites during the day. Those who violate the rules more than twice could face fines of up to $100 or up to 30 days in jail. The new rules will go into effect in 30 days, but the city doesn’t plan to begin enforcement until mid-July.

via OregonLive|
#camping-ban#homelessness#politics