Elder Law

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…

3 years ago
Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003

On December 8, 2003, the President signed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, P.L. 108-173. On…

3 years ago
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was created in 1997 to give health insurance and preventive care to nearly 11…

3 years ago
Medicare and the Affordable Care ActMedicare and the Affordable Care Act

Medicare and the Affordable Care Act

The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) brought the Health Insurance Marketplace, a single place where consumers can apply for and…

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