As I checked the news this morning, one particular story caught my eye—a “manager” and “caregiver” for Stan Lee (the famous Marvel comic book writer, editor, and publisher) was arrested for filing a false police report. This arrest follows a...
Our first Medicaid Mythbuster post addressed the myth that the state of North Carolina will take your home if you apply for long-term care Medicaid in a skilled nursing facility. If you didn’t have a chance to read that article, you can find it here:...
The rules surrounding the long-term care Medicaid program are complicated. There are rules about medical need, income, and assets. Most individuals are aware that strict rules exist, but the details are lost in translation to the detriment of those that...
On March 22, 2017, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of a disabled student, expanding the meaning of a “free appropriate public education” under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Background A mother and father in...
On December 13, 2016, the 21st Century Cures Act (the Cures Act) was signed into law by President Obama. While the Cures Act addresses a myriad of issues, Section 5007 entitled “Fairness in Medicaid Supplemental Needs Trusts” is particularly important,...