POSTED ON - June 8, 2022
Written By Alisa Lamal
POSTED ON - July 26, 2021
Written By Katie Camann
Last week, a Minnesota appeals court ruled that a Minnesota state statute viewing irrevocable trusts as revocable for purposes of Medicaid eligibility was preempted by federal law. The decision came after Dorothy Geyen appealed […]
POSTED ON - June 24, 2021
Written By Katie Camann
In a recent case out of Massachusetts, a trial court held that MassHealth must be named the primary beneficiary on annuities purchased by the community spouse of a Medicaid applicant. Prior to this decision, […]
POSTED ON - June 2, 2021
Written By Katie Camann
In a recent case out of Ohio, a Medicaid applicant was denied benefits because she owned two pieces of land valued over her resource limit. Despite being unable to sell the property, an Ohio […]
POSTED ON - May 20, 2021
Written By Katie Camann
While many individuals may outlive their Medicaid Compliant Annuity (MCA) term, some may pass away before the contract term ends. So, what happens then? Well, it depends on a few important factors, including who […]
POSTED ON - April 27, 2021
Written By Katie Camann
The Medicaid planning process, from developing a strategy that works for a specific case to assisting with the Medicaid application, often involves legal procedures and requires legal advice. That’s why we work specifically with […]
POSTED ON - March 19, 2021
Written By Katie Camann
Earlier this month, a New Jersey appeals court held that a Medicaid applicant’s son qualified for the caretaker child exemption despite working outside the home as a teacher and hiring aides to help him […]
POSTED ON - February 11, 2021
Written By Katie Camann
In a recent case out of Minnesota, Pfoser v. Harpstead, the state Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the court of appeals, thus affirming the district court’s decision to reverse a transfer penalty imposed […]
POSTED ON - January 21, 2021
Written By Katie Camann
When seeking Medicaid benefits, married couples have a lot to consider. Besides making sure they meet the eligibility requirements, you must also address the specific, and potentially uncommon, details of their case. For instance, […]