Direct Contracting Program Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that the Biden administration is hearing mounting calls to end a program that advocates warn will radically transform Medicare. At the same time, the administration is getting counter-pressure from the health care industry that sees a sudden threat to the potentially lucrative plan. A decision may…
Can You Lose Medicaid Coverage? Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that while declining COVID-19 cases is good news, the end of the pandemic could mean millions of Medicaid recipients will lose their coverage. Federal law has prevented states from terminating Medicaid benefits while the coronavirus health emergency is in place. The Secretary of Health…
What Documents Are Required for a Medicaid Application? Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that Medicaid applicants must prove that they have limited income and assets in order to be eligible for long-term care services. Before beginning the application process, it is helpful to understand what information you will be required to provide to prove…
Get Free At-Home COVID-19 tests Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that medicare beneficiaries will soon be eligible to obtain up to eight free rapid At-Home COVID-19 tests per month, and, unlike their privately insured counterparts, they won’t have to pay for them upfront, the Biden administration has announced. The federal Centers for Medicare and…
When a Social Security Recipient Dies, Survivors May Be Eligible for Benefits Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that when a social security recipient dies or a loved one pass away, there are lots of considerations, including what happens to their Social Security. The decedent’s payments need to be stopped, but survivor’s benefits may be…
Can You Appeal Medicare Observation Status? Medicare Beneficiaries Win Right to Appeal “Observation Status” Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that a federal court has ruled that hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries who were switched from inpatient to observation status can appeal the decision, making it easier for them to receive coverage for subsequent nursing home care.…
Medicare Won’t Cover Rapid At-Home Covid Tests Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that Americans’ ability to quickly and easily test for Covid-19 is one of the most important tools for stopping the infection’s spread. This is why the Biden administration recently announced it is requiring private insurers to cover the cost of up to…
Can Someone Be Declared Legally Incompetent? Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack says that if a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian, which requires a declaration of incompetence. Determining whether someone is incompetent to make their own decisions is a complicated process.…
California Removing Asset Test Estate Planning Attorney Joseph Hudack knows that California is making big changes to how it determines Medicaid eligibility for long-term care by eliminating the requirement that applicants have limited assets. While the rules apply only to California right now, other states may follow suit. Medicaid covers long-term care for the elderly…
Nursing Home Staffing Crisis Taking a Devastating Toll on Residents, Their Families, and Hospitals An Estate Planning Attorney in Corona Joseph Hudack says that the nursing home staffing crisis taking a devastating toll on residents, their families, and hospitals. Overwhelmed by the stress of long hours, low pay, and exposure to the COVID-19 virus, nursing…