Supreme Court Rules for Spouse of Dementia Patient in Nursing-Home Case

Supreme Court Rules for Spouse of Dementia Patient in Nursing-Home Case

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The Supreme Court ruled that a Reconstruction-era statute protecting individuals from abuse by state governments covers rights provided under federal spending programs such as Medicaid. WASHINGTON—A 7-2 Supreme Court upheld the right to sue nursing homes that mistreat Medicaid patients, rejecting…

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