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A quick definition of OBRA:

OBRA: A law made by the government that has many different rules in it. It helps to make sure that the government spends money the way it said it would. One of the most important parts of OBRA is that it made rules for nursing homes to take better care of the people who live there. This means that nursing homes have to follow certain rules to make sure that the people who live there are safe and happy.

A more thorough explanation:

OBRA stands for Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. It is a law passed by the United States Congress that contains different provisions to align reconciliation bills with instructions in a budget resolution. OBRA was passed in 1981, and subsequent versions were passed in 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, and 1993.

One of the most well-known provisions of OBRA is the revision of the federal standards for nursing home care in the 1987 version. This Act established minimum standards of care and rights for people living in nursing home facilities. For example, one of the regulations that came from the 1987 OBRA mandated that nursing homes cannot request or require residents or potential residents to waive their rights.

Another example of a provision in OBRA is the creation of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in 1997. This program provides health insurance to children whose families cannot afford private insurance but do not qualify for Medicaid.

These examples illustrate how OBRA contains different provisions that address various issues, such as healthcare and budget reconciliation. The Act aims to improve the quality of life for Americans by setting standards and providing resources for different areas of concern.

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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
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BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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