Long-term care Medicaid and Medical Medicaid (often referred to as regular Medicaid) are both government programs designed to provide health coverage for individuals with limited income and resources, but they serve different purposes: Medical Medicaid: This program...
The Court of Appeals of Ohio holds that irrevocably assigned insurance policies do not count toward Ohio Medicaid’s resource limit. In Shell v. Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (Ohio Ct. App. No. 112448, Jan 18, 2024). Dorothy Shell entered a long-term care...
Elder law and special needs planning share some common ground, particularly in terms of legal and financial issues related to vulnerable populations. Here are some connections between the two: Legal Protections: Both elder law and special needs planning law involve...
Proactive planning of a person’s estate refers to the process of arranging and organizing one’s assets and affairs during their lifetime with the intention of ensuring that their wishes are carried out effectively after their death or incapacitation. This...
Individuals with special needs may have a developmental disorder, such as autism, ADHD, or Asperger’s syndrome. They may have an intellectual disability such as Down syndrome. Or, perhaps they have a learning disability such as dyslexia or physical impairments...
In the complex and frequently changing landscape of health care in the United States, Medicaid stands out as a vital program. Since 1965, it has provided essential coverage to millions of low-income individuals and families. Alongside Medicare, Medicaid serves as a...
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