Elder Law

What does if mean to be “blind” under the Social Security Act?What does if mean to be “blind” under the Social Security Act?

What does if mean to be “blind” under the Social Security Act?

42 U.S. Code § 1382c(a)(2) states: An individual shall be considered to be blind for purposes of this subchapter if…

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Medical EligibilityMedical Eligibility

Medical Eligibility

Only those persons with a medical need are eligible for Medicaid and not all persons needing help receive Medicaid. In…

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More on State of ResidenceMore on State of Residence

More on State of Residence

With few exceptions (such as the existence of an interstate compact), a Medicaid applicant must be a resident of the…

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More on CitizenshipMore on Citizenship

More on Citizenship

An applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a legally admitted alien to receive Medicaid. 42 CFR § 435.406. In…

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Categorical EligibilityCategorical Eligibility

Categorical Eligibility

In addition, to establish technical eligibility for nursing home Medicaid, an applicant must be (i) a U.S. Citizen or lawfully…

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Aged, Blind or DisabledAged, Blind or Disabled

Aged, Blind or Disabled

Individuals who are aged (age 65 or older), blind or disabled may be entitled to Medicaid if they are medically…

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What does it mean to be “Disabled” Under the Social Security Act?What does it mean to be “Disabled” Under the Social Security Act?

What does it mean to be “Disabled” Under the Social Security Act?

The Rule 42 U.S. Code § 1382c(a)(3)(A) states: "an individual shall be considered to be disabled for purposes of this…

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Long-Term Care Delivery SystemLong-Term Care Delivery System

Long-Term Care Delivery System

The remainder of this book focuses on long-term care Medicaid. Long-term care refers to a wide range of supportive and…

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Coverage for institutionalized individuals and related groups under the special income ruleCoverage for institutionalized individuals and related groups under the special income rule

Coverage for institutionalized individuals and related groups under the special income rule

States may extend Medicaid to certain individuals with incomes too high to qualify for SSI, and who are eligible for…

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Poverty-related group for the aged and disabledPoverty-related group for the aged and disabled

Poverty-related group for the aged and disabled

The enactment of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (OBRA 86) offered States an option for covering persons whose…

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