Public Benefits

Medicaid Annuity Cases on Appeal in Massachusetts

In American National Life Insurance Company v. Breslouf (Mass. Super. 6/3/2021), a Community Spouse named Julius Breslouf purchased a Medicaid…

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News Roundup – 2/25/2022

February is American Heart Month! Read President Biden's Proclamation on American Healrth Month 2022 We regularly post links to news…

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Presumptive Eligibility Medical Assistance Federal Poverty Levels for 2022

The Georgia Department of Community Health recently announced the 2022 Presumptive Eligibility Medical Assistance Federal Poverty Levels. These new income…

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News Roundup – 2/18/2022

February 18th is National Caregiver's Day! General News Sources: Will Social Security run out of money? Here's what could happen…

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News Roundup – 2/11/2022

General News Sources: Getting the Most from Social Security (NYT - subscription required) The average retiree spends 30% of their…

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Court rejects argument that applicants have enforceable right to services not yet offered

In Moore v. Noogle, (N.D. GA Case No. 1:19-CV-3296-TWT, 1/24/2022), the Court heard from James Moore and John Panuska, both…

3 years ago

News Roundup 2-4-2022

NOTE: If you have a Georgia corporation or limited liability company, your annual return is due by April 1, 2022.…

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Medicaid Terms and Definitions

Aged, blind, or disabled individual means an individual who— (A) is 65 years of age or older, is blind (as…

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Medicare’s Benefit Period and Spell of Illness Rule

Medicare covers treatment that is medically reasonable and necessary during a benefit period. Medicare beneficiaries are entitled to 90 days…

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News Roundup – 1-31-2022

General News Sources: Justice Stephen Breyer announces Retirement What Assets Should Be Included in Your Trust? Facebook parent Meta creates…

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