CMS Oversight of Nursing Home Staffing LevelsCMS Oversight of Nursing Home Staffing Levels

CMS Oversight of Nursing Home Staffing Levels

2 years ago

Nursing homes are intended to be places of comfort and healing. More than 1.4 million individuals live in over 15,500…

You Are EnoughYou Are Enough

You Are Enough

2 years ago

Caregiving is hard. Being a parent is hard. Being a child is hard. And sometimes you might feel like you're…

VA Updates Adjudication Procedures Manual to Allow Payment of Claims Where Appointment of Fiduciary was Pending at Tome of DeathVA Updates Adjudication Procedures Manual to Allow Payment of Claims Where Appointment of Fiduciary was Pending at Tome of Death

VA Updates Adjudication Procedures Manual to Allow Payment of Claims Where Appointment of Fiduciary was Pending at Tome of Death

2 years ago

During the week of May 1, 2023, the VA updated its Adjudication Procedures Manual to clarify that a claim in…

2023 Georgia Medicaid Penalty Divisor Increases2023 Georgia Medicaid Penalty Divisor Increases

2023 Georgia Medicaid Penalty Divisor Increases

2 years ago

On May 4, 2023, the Department of Community Health announced the new state-wide average nursing facility private pay rate increased…

Should I remove the Nursing Home spouse’s name from accounts when there is a Community Spouse?Should I remove the Nursing Home spouse’s name from accounts when there is a Community Spouse?

Should I remove the Nursing Home spouse’s name from accounts when there is a Community Spouse?

2 years ago

When applying for Medicaid, the nursing home spouse (called the Institutionalized Spouse) is often a joint owner (or sole owner)…

State’s contigent interest in pooled trust sub-account ends when master trust retains funds, not when it uses themState’s contigent interest in pooled trust sub-account ends when master trust retains funds, not when it uses them

State’s contigent interest in pooled trust sub-account ends when master trust retains funds, not when it uses them

2 years ago

In the Matter of the Medical Assistance Pooled Special Needs Trust of Scott Hewitt (Iowa 2023), the State Medicaid agency…

IRS Notice 2023-30 – Safe Harbor Deed Language in Conservation EasementsIRS Notice 2023-30 – Safe Harbor Deed Language in Conservation Easements

IRS Notice 2023-30 – Safe Harbor Deed Language in Conservation Easements

2 years ago

IRS Notice 2023-30 set forth the safe harbor language for extinguishment and boundary line adjustment clauses required by y §…

Why performance is not a good indicator when selecting a financial advisorWhy performance is not a good indicator when selecting a financial advisor

Why performance is not a good indicator when selecting a financial advisor

2 years ago

David E. Hultstrom, President of Financial Architects, recently explained why past-performance is not a great way to evaluate financial advisors.…

Excel File Was Evidence of AdvancementExcel File Was Evidence of Advancement

Excel File Was Evidence of Advancement

2 years ago

Gregory Hall created a trust for his children. He also made gifts to his children prior to his death, including…

VA Announces Legal and Financial Planning Services are Now Available for Family CaregiversVA Announces Legal and Financial Planning Services are Now Available for Family Caregivers

VA Announces Legal and Financial Planning Services are Now Available for Family Caregivers

2 years ago

On April 25, 2023, the VA issued the following announcement: The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is introducing a new nationwide…