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Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Medicaid Final Agency Decision Reaffirms Criteria Necessary to Qualify for Caregiver Child Exception

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Certain Medicaid programs impose a transfer penalty on applicants who have transferred resources (assets) for less than fair market value within five (5) years preceding the Medicaid application. Simply stated, the transfer...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Possible Changes to Medicaid Payback Rules: What’s Ahead?

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Recent coverage from reputable news sources such as The New York Times and Associated Press has brought renewed attention to the detrimental effects of Medicaid estate recovery on families. Understanding Medicaid: Medicaid...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 40 - March 2024

Legislative Day 40 is a roller coaster, full of ups, downs, and zero gravity turns (also known as conference committee reports). One goes from celebrating a bill achieving final passage to lamenting a measure being gutted...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

ELDER LAW LEGAL UPDATE: Important Changes to Social Security Income, Medicaid Resource and Income Allowances, and Regional Rates...

The Elder Law Practice Group at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman would like to share some important Elder Law legal updates with our clients and professional partners that will impact Medicaid eligibility for applicants/recipients...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

2024 Standard Protections for Spouses of Medicaid Applicants

Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) renews the federal guidelines that seek to protect individuals whose spouses are applying for or receiving Medicaid long-term care benefits....more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Health Law Diagnosis - January 2023

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New York Governor Vetoes Act Prohibiting Establishment and Expansion of For-Profit Hospices - On December 23, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed Assembly Bill Number A8472 “An Act To Amend The Public Health Law,...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

COVID-19 State Resource Guide: Leveraging Federal and State Authorities to Ensure Access to Long-Term Services and Supports for...

Background - Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal and state policymakers have acted to preserve access to services for populations that use Medicaid-covered long-term services and supports (LTSS). These...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] 2nd National Forum on COVID-19 Liability for Long-Term Care and Senior Care Providers - February 2nd, 8:30 am -...

Join key industry stakeholders for a state of the union on COVID-19 related lawsuits, and an assessment of causes of action & defense preparation strategies. ACI’s 2nd National Forum COVID-19 Liability for Long-Term Care...more

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CMS Releases Key Medicare Figures for 2021

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently released key Medicare figures for 2021 that will affect all elderly and disabled individuals who receive program benefits. This notice summarizes the changes...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Vermont Health Care Update | Week 19

Appropriations committee reviews health care workforce bill  - The House Appropriations committee reviewed H.607 on Tuesday, a bill aimed at increasing the health care workforce in Vermont. The bill requires the Vermont...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasing the amount taxpayers can deduct from their 2019 income as a result of buying long-term care insurance. Premiums for "qualified" long-term care insurance policies (see...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Long-Term Care and Elder Abuse: Do They Intersect?

In at least one state, California, the answer to the question of “Do issues related to long-term care and elder abuse intersect?” is yes. The California Welfare and Institutions Code defines “financial abuse” of an elder...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Costs of Some New Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Going Down in 2018

While long-term care insurance costs are up in general, some policies are going down in 2018, according to the 2018 Long Term Care Insurance Price Index, an annual report from the American Association for Long-Term Care...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Home Health Care Patients With Chronic Conditions Are Having Trouble Getting Medicare

Medicare is supposed to provide up to 35 hours a week of home care to those who qualify, but many Medicare patients with chronic conditions are being wrongly denied such care, according to Kaiser Health News. For a variety of...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Short-Term Care Insurance: An Alternative to the Long-Term Care Variety

A little-known insurance option can be an answer for some people who might need care but are unable to buy long-term care insurance. Short-term care insurance provides coverage for nursing home or home care for one year or...more

Stinson LLP

The 2017 Minnesota Legislature: What to Expect

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The November general election obviously represents a sea change in how business will be conducted at the Minnesota state capitol when legislators return to work on January 3, 2017. House Republicans will enjoy a comfortable...more

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