Assisted Living Homes are Rejecting Medicaid and Evicting Seniors Washington Post: Assisted Living Homes are Rejecting Medicaid and Evicting Seniors (April 6, 2023) Residents of assisted-living facilities — promoted as a homier, more appealing alternative to nursing homes — face an…
MEDICAID ALERT: New Medicaid Community Care Look Back Rules Start October 1, 2022 New Medicaid Look Back Rules If this sounds familiar, you’re right—recent years have seen many extensions of rules regarding Medicaid. But for New Yorkers, this most…
How to apply for Medicaid Below is a general guide to the Medicaid application process. Be sure to contact your local Medicaid office for state-specific rules. Note: Your Medicaid office may be called the Department of Health, the Department of Social Services, the Department…
Is Prior Occupancy Required to Have Home Excluded,When Qualifying for Long-Term Medicaid ? By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning When qualifying for long-term Medicaid, there are asset and income restrictions. In many states, the applicant cannot have more than $2,000 in…
Importance of Having the Right Power of Attorney When Applying for Medicaid A Power of Attorney is one of the most important documents for an older person to have, especially when they plan on applying for Medicaid Long Term Care…
What Elements Must be Met for a Hardship Waiver? By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning Federal law, specifically 42 U.S. Code § 1396p(c)(2)(D), dictates that a state must establish procedures that allow a Medicaid applicant to receive needed care via a…
Showing Transfers Were for Purposes Other Than to Qualify for Medicaid Benefits By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning, Case Law When someone needs long-term care and applies for Medicaid benefits, there is a look-back period. The Medicaid agency will look back a…
Is There an Appeal Right for Denial to Reopen a Medicaid Application? SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning, Case Law Is There an Appeal Right for Denial to Reopen a Medicaid Application? Due process, as guaranteed by the…