Public Benefits

Potential Redetermination When Moving to a New StatePotential Redetermination When Moving to a New State

Potential Redetermination When Moving to a New State

In Dullard v. Minnesota Department of Human Services, 529 N.W.2d 438, 443 (Minn. App. 1995), Minnesota was allowed to reevaluate…

3 years ago
Transfer Penalties and the Community SpouseTransfer Penalties and the Community Spouse

Transfer Penalties and the Community Spouse

Some couples might consider reducing the size of the marital estate by giving their resources away. Frequently this is the…

3 years ago
Protecting Resources for the Community SpouseProtecting Resources for the Community Spouse

Protecting Resources for the Community Spouse

Federal law protects the healthy (or healthier) spouse of a nursing home resident. The healthier spouse is known in Medicaidland…

3 years ago
MCCA’s Legislative HistoryMCCA’s Legislative History

MCCA’s Legislative History

The following the committe report for the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 (MCCA): The leading cause of financial catastrophe…

3 years ago
Opening Comments regarding the Medicaid Community SpouseOpening Comments regarding the Medicaid Community Spouse

Opening Comments regarding the Medicaid Community Spouse

While nursing home bills accrue, the healthy or well spouse, known as the “Community Spouse,” [Note 1] struggles to identify…

3 years ago
Practical Considerations when Preparing Medicaid ApplicationsPractical Considerations when Preparing Medicaid Applications

Practical Considerations when Preparing Medicaid Applications

If you agree to file a client's Medicaid application as part of your representation, here are a few practical considerations.…

3 years ago
Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 10-21-2022Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 10-21-2022

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 10-21-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

3 years ago
Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 10-14-2022Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 10-14-2022

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 10-14-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

3 years ago
Miscellaneous Resource Nuggets – Medicaid and SSIMiscellaneous Resource Nuggets – Medicaid and SSI

Miscellaneous Resource Nuggets – Medicaid and SSI

In States where Medicaid disability determinations are performed by the Social Security Administration, the eligibility rules cannot be more restrictive…

3 years ago
What is a Medicare Supplement Policy (Medigap policy)?What is a Medicare Supplement Policy (Medigap policy)?

What is a Medicare Supplement Policy (Medigap policy)?

Medicare is a nationwide health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and over and certain disabled individuals. The basic Medicare…

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