During the week of May 1, 2023, the VA updated its Adjudication Procedures Manual to clarify that a claim in…
On May 4, 2023, the Department of Community Health announced the new state-wide average nursing facility private pay rate increased…
When applying for Medicaid, the nursing home spouse (called the Institutionalized Spouse) is often a joint owner (or sole owner)…
In the Matter of the Medical Assistance Pooled Special Needs Trust of Scott Hewitt (Iowa 2023), the State Medicaid agency…
On April 25, 2023, the VA issued the following announcement: The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is introducing a new nationwide…
One of the most fundamental, but often overlooked issues when planning for - or evaluating - Medicaid eligibility is this:…
On April 5, 2023, the VA posted (presumably to remind everyone) regarding its comprensive assistance for family caregivers. The VA…
The new Aid and Attendance enhanced pension rates for 2023 are: Surviving Spouse $1,432 Monthly / $17,184 per year Single…
Each year, most Medicaid eligibility limits are adjusted for inflation. The 2023 Georgia Medicaid income and resource limits are: SSI…
As of this writing, the following pooled trusts are authorized by the Department of Community Health to provide trust services…