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- 1Federal judge lets Nebraska home birth midwife law stand●Federal judge won't block Nebraska law preventing nurse midwives at home births
A federal judge has declined to block a Nebraska law that prevents certified nurse midwives from attending home births. The ruling means the state's restrictions remain in effect while any legal challenge continues. The case affects families seeking home births and nurse midwives who argue the law limits their ability to practice and restricts access to maternity care options in the state.
- 2Homeowner Forced to Borrow Against House to Qualify for Medicaid●His Mortgage-Free House Appraised at $760,000, Just $8,000 Over Medicaid’s Line. Nursing Home Coverage Waited Until He Borrowed Against It
An elderly homeowner with a mortgage-free house appraised at $760,000 was denied Medicaid nursing home coverage because his assets sat just $8,000 above the eligibility line. Coverage only began after he borrowed against the property to reduce his countable assets. The case is drawing attention to how strict asset limits can push seniors into debt to access long-term care.