Some couples might consider reducing the size of the marital estate by giving their resources away. Frequently this is the…
Federal law protects the healthy (or healthier) spouse of a nursing home resident. The healthier spouse is known in Medicaidland…
The following the committe report for the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 (MCCA): The leading cause of financial catastrophe…
While nursing home bills accrue, the healthy or well spouse, known as the “Community Spouse,” [Note 1] struggles to identify…
If you agree to file a client's Medicaid application as part of your representation, here are a few practical considerations.…
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We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…
In States where Medicaid disability determinations are performed by the Social Security Administration, the eligibility rules cannot be more restrictive…
Medicare is a nationwide health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and over and certain disabled individuals. The basic Medicare…
On December 8, 2003, the President signed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, P.L. 108-173. On…