Category archives: Medicaid
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4 weeks ago
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In mid-February, a cluster of residents at the Seattle-area nursing home, Life Care Center of Kirkland, came down with a respiratory illness and fever. On February 28, a 73-year-old female resident tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Over the next month, the coronavirus swept throu... [read more]
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1 month ago
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The coronavirus relief bill includes a direct payment to most Americans, but this has Medicaid recipients wondering how the payment will affect them. Because the payment is not income, it should not count against a Medicaid recipient’s eligibility.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Se... [read more]
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2 months ago
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The spread of the coronavirus to nursing home residents has caused the federal government to direct nursing homes to restrict visitor access, and many assisted living facilities have done the same. While the move helps the residents stay healthy, it can also lead to social isolation and depression. ... [read more]
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2 months ago
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With coronavirus dominating news coverage and creating alarm, it is important to know that Medicare and Medicaid will cover tests for the virus.
The department of Health and Human Services has designated the test for the new strain of coronavirus (officially called COVID-19) an essential health b... [read more]
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3 months ago
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The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to allow states the option to cap Medicaid spending using block grants. While this change does not directly affect nursing home residents on Medicaid and is billed as a way to improve state flexibility in running Medicaid programs, it could result in sign... [read more]
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3 months ago
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During this very challenging time, as we are all affected by the COVID-19 virus and are making efforts to reduce its spread, please allow us to remind you that we are here, actively practicing, and are staying in regular contact with our active clients on all pending matters.
We are taking ex... [read more]
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3 months ago
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The 2020 census is starting soon, and seniors need to be counted. This may be more of a challenge this year because for the first time, the census will be completed largely online.
The U.S Constitution mandates that the federal government conduct a census every 10 years. Information from the cens... [read more]
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3 months ago
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In this very challenging time, as we are all affected by the COVID-19 virus and are making efforts to reduce its spread, please allow us to remind you that we are here, actively practicing, and are staying in regular contact with our active clients on all pending matters.
If you would like to ini... [read more]
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3 months ago
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The basic Medicaid rule for nursing home residents is that they must pay all of their income, minus certain deductions, to the nursing home. The deductions include a $60-a-month personal needs allowance (this amount may be somewhat higher or lower in your state), a deduction for any uncovered medica... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Medicaid law provides special protections for the spouses of Medicaid applicants to make sure the spouses have the minimum support needed to continue to live in the community while their husband or wife is receiving long-term care benefits, usually in a nursing home.
The so-called "spousal pr... [read more]
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5 months ago
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Medicare does not offer much in the way of dental benefits. To get dental coverage, you need to purchase separate and often costly dental insurance or sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan that includes dental care. Advocates for Medicare beneficiaries are arguing for a change.
Common dental ... [read more]
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5 months ago
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2020 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures.
In 2020, the spouse of a Medicaid recipient living in a nursing home (called t... [read more]
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