Press
Release
December
1, 2005
For
Immediate Release
Contacts:
Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq., 609-896-4200;
Herbert D. Hinkle, Esq. 609-896-4200
To
the point: Lawrenceville attorney appointed by Governor
to advise on Medicaid service delivery to people with
disabilities.
Lawrenceville,
NJ – Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq., has been
appointed by Acting Governor Richard Codey to a three
year term on the Medical Assistance and Health Services
Council. The 12-person Council is charged with advising
the Department of Human Services on Medicaid issues
and ensuring that the true intent of the state and
federal Medicaid laws are fully realized.
“I
am honored to have been appointed by the Governor
to participate in this important process,” said
Powers Smith. “As an advocate for people with
disabilities, I am looking forward to bringing my
heath care law experience to the Council as they work
to maximize Medicaid benefits to New Jersey citizens.”
Powers
Smith, a 1997 graduate of Widner University School
of Law, has practiced in the area of health care law
and disabilities for nearly a decade. The former Coordinator
of the Health Care Consumer Assistance Program at
New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Powers Smith is
now with Hinkle & Fingles, attorneys at law. The
multi-state firm focuses its practice on legal issues
affecting people with disabilities and their families,
including health care law, special education, adult
services, guardianship and estate planning.
For
more information, call 609-896-4200.
